lancepesade

== English == === Etymology === From the Italian lancia spezzata, literally meaning "broken lance" or "broken spear", this term denotes a seasoned soldier who is not a part of a lance fournie (a medieval military unit comprising an armored horseman and his supporting retinue, totaling about 5-10 men). === Noun === lancepesade (plural lancepesades) A grade within the rank of private, either assigned as assistants to corporals or performed the duties of corporals themselves. A grade within the rank of corporal; also called lance corporals. ==== Derived terms ==== lance corporal