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cheva·lier (s̸hev′ə lir′; for 1 & 3, usually s̸hə val yā′)
noun
- a member of the lowest rank of the French Legion of Honor
- a chivalrous man; gallant; cavalier
- Historical a French noble of the lowest rank
- Archaic a knight
Etymology: ME & Anglo-Fr chevaler < LL caballarius: see cavalier
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