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- US Pronunciation
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- [kav-uh-leer, kav-uh-leer]
- /ˌkæv əˈlɪər, ˈkæv əˌlɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kav-uh-leer, kav-uh-leer]
- /ˌkæv əˈlɪər, ˈkæv əˌlɪər/
Definitions of cavalierness word
- noun cavalierness a horseman, especially a mounted soldier; knight. 1
- noun cavalierness one having the spirit or bearing of a knight; a courtly gentleman; gallant. 1
- noun cavalierness a man escorting a woman or acting as her partner in dancing. 1
- noun cavalierness (initial capital letter) an adherent of Charles I of England in his contest with Parliament. 1
- adjective cavalierness haughty, disdainful, or supercilious: an arrogant and cavalier attitude toward others. 1
- adjective cavalierness offhand or unceremonious: The very dignified officials were confused by his cavalier manner. 1
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Origin of cavalierness
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French: horseman, knight < Old Italian cavaliere < Old Provençal < Late Latin caballārius man on horseback, equivalent to Latin caball(us) horse (cf. capercaillie) + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Cavalierness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cavalierness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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