chevalier

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Noun chevalier has 2 senses

Chevalier, Maurice Chevalier - French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
--₁ is a kind of actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player; singer, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser
cavalier, chevalier - a gallant or courtly gentleman
--₂ is a kind of male aristocrat

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Chevalier

Noun:

A knight, especially a medieval one.

Example sentence: The brave chevalier rode his horse into battle, ready to defend his king and kingdom.

A member of certain orders of honor or merit, such as the Legion of Honour in France.

Example sentence: He was awarded the title of chevalier for his exceptional contributions to the field of science.

Adjective:

Characteristic of a knight; chivalrous.

Example sentence: His chevalier manners and noble behavior won the hearts of many.

Verb:

To dub or create someone a knight.

Example sentence: The king ceremoniously chevaliered the young squire, recognizing his extraordinary bravery.

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