Definition of "lansquenet" [lans•que•net]

• Any of a class of German mercenaries in the 16th and 17th centuries. (noun)
• A card game, used for gambling. (noun)

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• "Monseigneur and Monsieur, who were already playing at 'lansquenet';"
• "Monsieur, who had returned to 'lansquenet', seemed overwhelmed with shame, and his son appeared in despair; and the bride-elect was marvellously embarrassed and sad."
• "In the first place there was some music; then tables were placed all about for all kinds of gambling; there was a 'lansquenet'; at which Monsieur and Monseigneur always played; also"