cavalier

Definitions


[ˌkavəˈlɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War

- a small spaniel of a breed with a long snout


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


[ˌkavəˈlɪə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
(e.g: Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude)


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




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