A quadrille for eight or sixteen couples (7)

I believe the answer is:

lancers

(Other definitions for lancers that I've seen before include "Cavalrymen - dance" , "Soldiers with spears on horseback" , "Regimental" , "Old regiment; dance" , "Cavalrymen; quadrille" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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