chivaler

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman chevaler and Middle French chevalier, from Late Latin caballārius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃivaˈleːr/, /ˌt͡ʃɛvaˈleːr/, /ˈt͡ʃivalər/

Noun

chivaler (plural chivalers)

  1. (Late Middle English) knight (noble equestrian soldier)

Descendants

  • English: chevalier (remodelled after modern French)

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