An archaic or variant spelling of cavalier; a mounted knight, gentleman, or a man devoted to a lady.
From Spanish 'caballero' (gentleman, knight), derived from 'caballo' meaning 'horse,' which comes from Latin 'caballus.' English borrowed variations of this word including 'cavalier,' 'cavalero,' and related forms during periods of Spanish and Italian influence. Each variant reflects different phonetic and spelling preferences.
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