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cavalier

cav·a·lier [ kàvv'l r ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
careless: showing an arrogant or jaunty disregard or lack of respect for something or somebody



noun  (plural cav·a·liers)
Definition:
 
1. gentleman: a gallant or chivalrous man, especially one escorting a lady ( formal )

2. mounted soldier: a knight or soldier in former times who fought on horseback ( archaic )

[Mid-16th century. Via French< Italian cavaliere "knight" < medieval Latin caballarius "horseman" < Latin caballus "horse"]

cav·a·lier·ly adverb
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