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Chevalier

che·va·lier

UK/ˌʃɛvəˈlɪɚ/ US/ˌʃɛvʌˈlɪr/ uncommon

noun

1.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

2.

Origin

From Middle English chivaler or chevaler (also shyvalere while code-switching), from Anglo-Norman chevaler or chivaler, later refashioned after French chevalier, from Late Latin caballārius (“horseman”), from Latin caballus (“horse”).

Phrases

  • preux chevalier

Related words

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