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chevalier Definition

cheva·lier (s̸hev′ə lir′; for 1 & 3, usually s̸hə val yā′)

noun

  1. a member of the lowest rank of the French Legion of Honor
  2. a chivalrous man; gallant; cavalier
  3. Historical a French noble of the lowest rank
  4. Archaic a knight

Etymology: ME & Anglo-Fr chevaler < LL caballarius: see cavalier

chevalier Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • preux: Here was her preux chevalier of a brother turned merchant, trader!
Chevalier Quotes

An'Charlie he's my darling, my darling, my darling, Charlie he's my darling, the young Chevalier.

—Burns, Robert

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