Cavalier

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1. Noun

A military man serving on horseback; a knight.

2. Noun

A gay, sprightly, military man; hence, a gallant.

3. Noun

One of the court party in the time of king Charles I. as contrasted with a Roundhead or an adherent of Parliament.

4. Noun

A work of more than ordinary height, rising from the level ground of a bastion, etc., and overlooking surrounding parts.

5. Adjective

Gay; easy; offhand; frank.

6. Adjective

High-spirited.

7. Adjective

Supercilious; haughty; disdainful; curt; brusque.

8. Adjective

Of or pertaining to the party of King Charles I.
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