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Cavalier
Cavalier () was first used by Roundheads as a term of abuse for the wealthier Royalist supporters of King Charles I and his son Charles II of England during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration (1642 – c. 1679). It was later adopted by the Royalists themselves. Although it referred originally to political and social attitudes and behaviour, of which clothing was a very small part, it has subsequently become strongly identified with the fashionable clothing of the court at the time. Prince Rupert, commander of much of Charles I’s cavalry, is often considered to be an archetypal Cavalier.
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Cavalier (adjective)
Not caring enough about something important.
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Cavalier (adjective)
High-spirited.
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Cavalier (adjective)
Supercilious.
“haughty|disdainful|curt|brusque”
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Cavalier (adjective)
Of or pertaining to the party of King Charles I.
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Cavalier (noun)
A military man serving on horse, early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.
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Cavalier (noun)
A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.
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Cavalier (noun)
A gentleman of the class of such officers, particularly:
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Cavalier (noun)
A man or boy with an uncircumcised penis.
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Cavalier (noun)
A defensive work rising from a bastion, etc., and overlooking the surrounding area.
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Cavalier (verb)
Of a man: to act in a gallant and dashing manner toward (women).
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Cavalierly (adverb)
In a cavalier manner.
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Cavalier (noun)
a supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War.
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Cavalier (noun)
a dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a lady’s escort.
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Cavalier (noun)
a horseman, especially a cavalryman.
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Cavalier (noun)
a small spaniel of a breed with a long snout.
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Cavalier (adjective)
showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
“Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude”
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