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   cav·a·lier

   /ˌkavəˈlir/

   noun

   • 1. a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War. historical Similar Royalistking's manOpposite Roundheadparliamentarian
   • ▪ a dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a lady's escort.
   • ▪ a horseman, especially a cavalryman. archaic Similar horsemancavalrymanhorse soldiertrooperequestrianknightchevalierdragoonhussarlancercarabineercuirassiersabreur
   • 2. a small spaniel of a breed with a moderately long, noncurly, silky coat.

   adjective

   • 1. showing a lack of proper concern; offhand: "Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, from Italian cavaliere, based on Latin caballus ‘horse’. Compare with caballero and chevalier.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cavalierly adverb

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