Definition of "chevalier" [che•va•lier]

• A member of certain male orders of knighthood or merit, such as the Legion of Honor in France. (noun)
• A French nobleman of the lowest rank. (noun)
• Used as a title for such a nobleman. (noun)
• A knight. (noun)
• A chivalrous man. (noun)

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• "The chevalier was the second son of a French gentleman of large estates in France, who had been some years deceased."
• "Peregrine, not a little piqued to hear the qualifications of such a celebrated actor in England treated with such freedom and disrespect, answered, with some asperity, that the chevalier was a true critic, more industrious in observing the blemishes than in acknowledging the excellence of those who fell under his examination."
• "“The chevalier is a fool!” declared Martial promptly."