chevalier

chev·a·lier

 (shĕv′ə-lîr′)

n.

1. A member of certain male orders of knighthood or merit, such as the Legion of Honor in France.

2.

a. A French nobleman of the lowest rank.

b. Used as a title for such a nobleman.

3. A knight.

4. A chivalrous man.

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[Middle English chevaler, from Old French chevalier, from Late Latin caballārius, horseman; see cavalier.]

chevalier

(ˌʃɛˈvælɪə)

n

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a member of certain orders of merit, such as the French Legion of Honour

2. (Historical Terms) French history

a. a mounted soldier or knight, esp a military cadet

b. the lowest title of rank in the old French nobility

3. an archaic word for knight

4. a chivalrous man; gallant

[C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin caballārius horseman, cavalier]

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Chevalier

n

1. (Biography) Albert. 1861–1923, British music hall entertainer, remembered for his cockney songs

2. (Biography) Maurice (mɔris). 1888–1972, French singer and film actor

chev•a•lier

(ˌʃɛv əˈlɪər or, esp. for 1, 2, ʃəˈvæl yeɪ, -ˈvɑl-)

n.

1. a member of certain orders of honor or merit, as of the Legion of Honor.

2. the lowest title of rank in French nobility.

3. a chivalrous man; cavalier.

4. Archaic. a knight.

[1250–1300; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French. See cavalier]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Chevalier - French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972) Maurice Chevalier
	2.	chevalier - a gallant or courtly gentleman   cavalier male aristocrat - a man who is an aristocrat