chevalier

(shĕvˌə-lîrˈ)

1. A member of certain male orders of knighthood or merit, such as the Legion of Honor in France.
2. a. A French nobleman of the lowest rank.
   b. Used as a title for such a nobleman.
3. A knight.
4. A chivalrous man.

(shə-vălˈyā, shə-vä-lyāˈ), Maurice 1888-1972.