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cavalierness

cav·a·lier
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kav-uh-leer, kav-uh-leer]
    • /ˌkæv əˈlɪər, ˈkæv əˌlɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

cavalierness usage trend in Literature

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