subs. (old).—See quots.
c. 1696. B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, s.v. LANSPRESADO, he that comes into Company with but Two pence in his Pocket.
1725. A New Canting Dictionary, s.v.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, s.v. LANSPRISADO, one who has only twopence in his pocket; also a lance, or deputy corporal, that is, one doing the duty without the pay of corporal; formerly a lancier, or horseman, who being dismounted by the death of his horse, served in the foot by the title of LANSPRISADO or LANCEPESATO, a broken lance.
