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cavalier

 (n): a gallant or courtly gentleman
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7 months ago maesepedro said: as in laughing cavalier

7 months ago seanahan said:

This has the same root as cavalry, and chivalry.

7 months ago shoey said: Yes, I think of it as more negative: imperious.

about 1 year ago oroboros said:

Contronymic in the sense: arrogant vs. courtly, amenable.

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