1. a German mercenary soldier of the 15th and 16th centuries
Usage: historical; often capitalized
2. a gambling card game popular in Europe, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries
Usage: historical; also spelled lansky or lansquenet

Examples

• The lansquenets were known for their distinctive uniforms and pike formations.
• German lansquenets served various European rulers during the Renaissance.
• The king hired lansquenets to strengthen his army during the conflict.
• Lansquenet was a popular game among soldiers and nobility in 17th-century France.
• Players gathered in taverns to play lansquenet for high stakes.