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cavalry
[ kav-uhl-ree ]
/ ˈkæv əl ri /
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noun, plural cav·al·ries.
Military.
- the part of a military force composed of troops that serve on horseback.
- mounted soldiers collectively.
- the motorized, armored units of a military force organized for maximum mobility.
horsemen, horses, etc., collectively.
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Origin of cavalry
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH cavalry
Calvary, cavalryWords nearby cavalry
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British Dictionary definitions for cavalry
cavalry
/ (ˈkævəlrɪ) /
noun plural -ries
(esp formerly) the part of an army composed of mounted troops
the armoured element of a modern army
(as modifier)a cavalry unit; a cavalry charge
Derived forms of cavalry
cavalryman, nounWord Origin for cavalry
C16: from French cavallerie, from Italian cavalleria, from cavaliere horseman; see cavalier
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