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.
1. A soldier in a motorized army unit; SYN. trooper.
2. A soldier mounted on horseback.
(Irregular plural: horsemen).
1. A man skilled in equitation; SYN. equestrian, horseback rider.
2. A person who breeds and cares for horses; SYN. horse fancier.
1. A clause that is appended to a legislative bill.
2. A traveler who rides (as on a horse or bicycle).
ETYM Australia.
1. A mounted policeman.
2. A state police officer; SYN. state trooper.