cavalier

/ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/

noun

  1. 1

    A military man serving on horse, early modern cavalry officers who had abandoned the heavy armor of medieval knights.

  2. 2

    A gallant: a sprightly young dashing military man.

  3. 3

    A gentleman of the class of such officers, particularly:

  4. 4

    Someone with an uncircumcised penis.

  5. 5

    A defensive work rising from a bastion, etc., and overlooking the surrounding area.

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verb

  1. 1

    Of a man: to act in a gallant and dashing manner toward (women).

adjective

  1. 1

    Not caring enough about something important.

  2. 2

    High-spirited.

  3. 3

    Supercilious.

  4. 4

    Of or pertaining to the party of King Charles I of England (1600–1649).

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