cavalry

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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.

Origin:
1585–95; syncopated variant of cavallery < Italian cavalleria, derivative of cavaliere cavalier

Can be confused: Calvary, cavalry.

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cavalry (ˈkævəlrɪ)

—n , pl -ries
1.	(esp formerly) the part of an army composed of mounted troops
2.	the armoured element of a modern army
3.	(as modifier): a cavalry unit; a cavalry charge

[C16: from French cavallerie, from Italian cavalleria, from cavaliere horseman; see cavalier]

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—n

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