kevalier

Norman

Etymology

From Northern Old French kevalier, from Late Latin caballārius, from Latin caballus. Doublet of cavalier.

Noun

kevalier m (plural kevaliers, feminine +)

  1. knight
  2. sandpiper (bird)

Derived terms

  • blanc kevalier
  • chevalier d'houneur
  • kevalier de la rosette
  • kevalier errant
  • kevalier servant
  • kevalière
  • kevaliers de la Ronde Table
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