cavalryman

[ kav-uhl-ree-muhn, -man ]

noun

, plural cav·al·ry·men [kav, -, uh, l-ree-m, uh, n, -men].

1. a soldier in the cavalry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavalryman¹

First recorded in 1855–60; cavalry + man

Example Sentences

Many of these valued cavalrymen were borne by the equestrian culture prevalent in the Thessalian noble class – and as such their regiments possibly mirrored the structure of the much-heralded Hetairoi.

From Realm of History

He was the first military person in our family since my grandfather, who was a cavalryman for the czar.

From The Daily Beast

He is considered by many military strategists as the greatest cavalryman in United States history.

From Project Gutenberg

Milton wondered what the cavalryman in command intended to do, but he waited patiently for the outcome.

From Project Gutenberg

Over the head of the bed hung a cavalryman's sword, with its belt—the sword that Mrs. Makely had spoken of.

From Project Gutenberg

The young engineer officer, sitting on the front seat, nodded cordially to the cavalryman.

From Project Gutenberg

Dick stopped the horse, and presently made out the form of a man on horseback, a cavalryman.

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