Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of or belonging to a cavalier, or to the party of Charles I. of England.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Somewhat like a cavalier.

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  • adjective Somewhat like a cavalier.

Etymologies

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cavalier +‎ -ish

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Examples

  • The haunting elemental melody of the African curiously blended with the tuneful and cavalierish songs of Spain and fitted into the majestic nights.

    Fate Knocks at the Door A Novel Will Levington Comfort 1905

  • _ Oh! 'Tis an Abomination to look like a Gentleman; long Hair is wicked and cavalierish, a Periwig is flat Popery, the Disguise of the

    The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I Aphra Behn 1664

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