cavalier
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8.3
- noun
- /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
- Archaic
:
caballero
- The cavalier opened the door for his lady, showcasing his chivalrous spirit.
Examples
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He was a lady-killer—no mean suburban beau—but a gallant cavalier whose ambitions were truly global.
Fiction book (1994) -
Into the great room the Sugarplum Fairy herself came with her cavalier to dance for Marie and her prince.
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Perhaps as a cavalier loves his lady.
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Never knew you were such a cavalier.
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Ah, a great cavalier, Don Francisco.
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You are such a charming cavalier, running away from a lady.
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The cavalier was in blue with a red sash.
Fiction book (1995) -
And the gallant young cavalier who holds her so tenderly in his arms...
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Any such invitation must come from the girl's mother, or any friends with whom she may be staying, so if she wishes to see more of her cavalier, she should introduce him to her mother or hostess.
Academic text (1995) -
The Garden City Ballet's production this year featured ABT's lovely Stella Abrera and Sascha Radetsky as Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Blog text (27)
Synonyms
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A man who is polite and kind to other people
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7.7
A man who is polite and attentive to women
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9.9
A polite, brave man who acts with honor and courtesy
Compounds
How Chivalrous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cavalier comes from the old French chevalier, which means 'horseman' and shares the same root as chivalry. So a cavalier originally meant a gallant, knight-like gentleman who shows polite, courtly manners.