ETYM French cavalier, Italian cavaliere, Late Lat. caballarius, from Latin caballus. Related to Cavalcade, Chevalier, Caballine.
A gallant or courtly gentleman; SYN. chevalier.
Horseman of noble birth, but mainly used to describe a male supporter of Charles I in the English Civil War (Cavalier), typically with courtly dress and long hair (as distinct from a Roundhead); also a supporter of Charles II after the Restoration.
A supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War.
Given to haughty disregard of others; SYN. high-handed.
City in North Dakota (USA).