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Steps taken by light cavalrymen (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lancers

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'cavalrymen' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for lancers that I've seen before include "People performing opening acts in theatre" , "Cavalrymen; quadrille" , "Quadrille for eight/sixteen pairs" , "Cavalry soldiers; dance" , "Soldiers with spears on horseback" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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