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Meaning of "lansquenet" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LANSQUENET

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PRONUNCIATION OF LANSQUENET

lansquenet  [ˈlænskəˌnɛt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LANSQUENET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lansquenet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LANSQUENET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lansquenet

Lansquenet (derived from the German Landsknecht ('servant of the land or country'), applied to a mercenary soldier) is a card game. Lansquenet also refers to 15th- and 16th-century German foot soldiers; the lansquenet drum is a type of field drum used by these soldiers.

Definition of lansquenet in the English dictionary

The definition of lansquenet in the dictionary is a gambling game of chance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LANSQUENET


alkanet
ˈælkəˌnɛt
botnet
ˈbɒtˌnɛt
burgonet
ˈbɜːɡəˌnɛt
carcanet
ˈkɑːkəˌnɛt
dragnet
ˈdræɡˌnɛt
Ethernet
ˈiːθəˌnɛt
evernet
ˈɛvəˌnɛt
extranet
ˈɛkstrəˌnɛt
falconet
ˈfɔːlkəˌnɛt
fishnet
ˈfɪʃˌnɛt
gillnet
ˈɡɪlˌnɛt
hairnet
ˈhɛəˌnɛt
internet
ˈɪntəˌnɛt
intranet
ˈɪntrəˌnɛt
keepnet
ˈkiːpˌnɛt
molinet
ˈmɒlɪˌnɛt
solenette
ˈsəʊləˌnɛt
telnet
ˈtɛlˌnɛt
Transnet
ˈtrænzˌnɛt
Usenet
ˈjuːzˌnɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LANSQUENET

lanneret
lanolated
lanolin
lanoline
lanose
lanosity
Lansbury
Lansdowne
Lansing
Lansker line
lant
lantana
lanterloo
lantern
lantern fish
lantern fly
lantern gurnard
lantern jaw
lantern pinion
lantern slide

WORDS THAT END LIKE LANSQUENET

benet
bonnet
cabinet
carnet
denet
genet
hornet
Janet
kitchenet
magnet
Massenet
Monet
net
planet
Plantagenet
sarcenet
sarsenet
tenet
the internet
the Red Planet

Synonyms and antonyms of lansquenet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lansquenet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LANSQUENET

Find out the translation of lansquenet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lansquenet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lansquenet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

lansquenet
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lansquenet
570 millions of speakers

English

lansquenet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

lansquenet
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

lansquenet
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ландскнехт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lansquenet
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lansquenet
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lansquenet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lansquenet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Landsknecht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

lansquenet
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lansquenet
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lansquenet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lối đánh bài ở đức
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

lansquenet
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Lansquenet
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lansquenet
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lanzichenecco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lansquenet
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ландскнехт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lansquenet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lansquenet
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lans kneg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lansquenet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lansquenet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lansquenet

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LANSQUENET»

The term «lansquenet» is normally little used and occupies the 139.959 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LANSQUENET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lansquenet» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lansquenet» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lansquenet

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LANSQUENET»

Discover the use of lansquenet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lansquenet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Detective Novels of Agatha Christie: A Reader's Guide
He is very handsome and a talented actor as well. Sorrel Dainton, an actress who is currently occupying the extramarital attentions of Michael Shane Susan Banks, Richard Abernethie's other niece. Cora Lansquenet made Susan her sole heir ...
James Zemboy, 2008
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Hoyle's Improved Edition of the Rules for Playing ...
The Game of Lansquenet may he played hy almost any numher of persons, although only one pack of cards is used at a time ; that is to say, during the deal. The dealer, who, some think, has an advantage, commences hy shuffling the cards, ...
Edmond Hoyle, 1830
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Comparing Card Games: Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books, LLC, Source: Wikipedia, 2011
4
The hand-book of games: comprising new or carefully revised ...
comprising new or carefully revised treatises on whist, piquet, ecarté, lansquenet, boston, quadrille, cribbage, and other card games; faro, rouge et noir, hazard, roulette; backgammon, draughts; billiards, bagatelle, amercan bowls, etc., etc H.G. ...
H.G. Bohn, 1867
5
Chocolat: A Novel
The cover of this official movie tie-in edition will feature art from "Chocolat", a major motion picture coming from Miramax and starring Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Alfred Molina, and Lena Olin.
Joanne Harris, 2000
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Ecelin Çağrısı:
Mrs. Lansquenet, kötü bir gece geçirmiş olmasına rağmen yine de çok mutluydu. Geleceği iple çekiyordu.» Mr. Entwhistle, ondan sonraki sualini sormadan önce bir an durdu. «Cora, yakınlarından bazıları hakkında uzun uzun konuştu mu?
AGATHA CHRISTIE
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The Concise Dictionary of English Etymology
S'-fi sounds to ns more like jk than sA ; hence our spelling with sc. lansquenet, a German foot-soldier, a game at cards. (F. — G.) F. lansquenet, ' a. lance-knight [a misspelling] or German footman ; ' Cot. — G. landsknecht, a foot- soldier.
Walter W. Skeat, 1993
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Dice, Cards, Wheels: A Different History of French Culture
Rather than the refinement of the French language or the practice of the arts, Dorimene's gatherings are devoted exclusively to gambling at lansquenet. A beguilingly simple card game, lansquenet was played with one or more standard  ...
Thomas M. Kavanagh, 2005
9
Games of Whist, Quadrille Piquet quinze Vingt un ...
1 he Game of Lansquenet may be played by almost any number of persons, although only one pack of cards is used at a time ; that is to aay during the deal. The dealer, who, some think, has an advantage, commences by shuffling the cards, ...
Edmond Hoyle, 1807
10
The Right Joyous and Pleasant History of the Feats, Gests, ...
Just as they were finishing their repast a Lansquenet made his appearance, he had been drinking pretty freely, and knew not what to say when he entered, except that he sought Captain Bayard to kill him, for that he would not cause his own ...
Jacques de Mailles, 1825

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LANSQUENET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lansquenet is used in the context of the following news items.
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Good for you: May 17, 2015
The team misspelled the word “lansquenet.“ Third place went to the Kitsap Sun “Inkspots,” who faltered on the word “ecchymosis”. In addition ... «Kitsap Sun, May 15»
2
1525 : la Guerre des paysans en Allemagne
... à lacet des paysans, par opposition à la botte des nobles) et, au début du XVIe siècle, sous l'impulsion d'un ancien lansquenet [1], Jost Fritz. «Alternative Libertaire, May 15»
3
Vote for your favourite film to be shown at the Round-about …
Chocolat, which tells the story of a young mother who arrives at the fictional, repressed French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes with her ... «Somerset Guardian, Apr 15»
4
Rare Old Master Prints & Modern Masterpieces at Swann Galleries …
... by the Old Masters features significant works by Albrecht Dürer, such as romantic images including Lady on Horseback and the Lansquenet, ... «Fine Books & Collections Magazine, Oct 14»
5
New Netflix Movies to Watch With Your Self-Absorbed Friend
All it takes to shake up the repressed French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes are an unmarried mother and her sachets of aphrodisiac ... «Styleite, Aug 14»
6
5 Mouthwatering books that mix food with fiction
Traveling chocolatier Vianne Rocher arrives in the sleepy town of Lansquenet and opens her shop during the Lenten fast. Of course, the local ... «SheKnows.com, May 14»
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Book review: The Little Book of Chocolat by Joanne Harris and Fran …
... Harris and Warde's rich and seductive chocolate dishes are guaranteed to bring a touch of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes magic to your kitchen. «Lancashire Evening Post, Mar 14»
8
Aspiring quantum physicist (13) scoops spelling prize with 'knaidel'
Amber Born, a 14-year-old from Marblehead, Massachusetts, who is home schooled, reacted with raised eyebrows when given “lansquenet”, ... «Irish Times, May 13»
9
Paperback review: Peaches for Monsieur Le Cure, By Joanne Harris
The final volume in Harris's Chocolat trilogy finds witchy heroine, Vianne Rocher, returning to Lansquenet-sous-Tannes. Since her last visit, ... «The Independent, Mar 13»
10
Joanne Harris: Not all sweetness and light
Vianne returns to Lansquenet to find a village divided by race and religion. A thriving Islamic community has inspired both affection and ... «The Independent, Mar 13»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Lansquenet [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lansquenet>. May 2024 ».
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