Chevachie

/ʃɛvəˈʃiː/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling of chevachee; a medieval military expedition or raid conducted by mounted cavalry.

Etymology

A variant spelling of chevachée, reflecting different anglicization approaches to the Old French term for mounted military raids.

Kelly Says

Medieval chroniclers sometimes spelled this word different ways in the same document—it's a reminder that until quite recently, spelling was not standardized, and English writers adapted French military terms phonetically.

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