Kavalier — meaning in English

English meaning

• cavalier adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
• squire noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.

Senses

Kavalier is used for these senses in English:

• cavalier (historical) A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.
• squire A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.

cavalier — full definition

1. adj Careless or dismissive about something that actually matters; offhand to the point of recklessness.
2. noun Historically, a mounted soldier or knight, and later a supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War.

squire — full definition

1. noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
2. noun Historically in England, a country gentleman or landowner, especially one owning the main estate in a village.
3. verb To escort or accompany someone, especially as a gentlemanly attendant.

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