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Definitions for: Chevalier [n] a gallant or courtly gentleman
[n] French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
Webster (1913) Definition: Che`va*lier", n. [F., fr. LL. caballarius. See
Cavaller.]
1. A horseman; a knight; a gallant young man. ``Mount,
chevaliers; to arms.'' --Shak.
2. A member of certain orders of knighthood.
Chevalier d'industrie[F.], one who lives by persevering
fraud; a pickpocket; a sharper.
The Chevalier St. George (Eng. Hist.), James Francis Edward
Stuart (son of James II.), called ``The Pretender.''
The Young Chevalier, Charles Edward Stuart, son of the
Chevalier St. George.
Synonyms: cavalier, Maurice Chevalier
See Also: actor, histrion, male aristocrat, player, role player, singer, thespian, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer
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