2005-12-18, 23:07
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Originally Posted by ShellyKukai
The thread is back
About Haji...
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Actually, this has nothing to do with whether Haji is a Chiropteran or not
Spoiler:
Chevalier is a real word, which you can find a definition for at Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=Chevalier
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chev·a·lier Audio pronunciation of "Chevalier" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (shv-līr)
n.
1. A member of certain male orders of knighthood or merit, such as the Legion of Honor in France.
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1. A French nobleman of the lowest rank.
2. Used as a title for such a nobleman.
3. A knight.
4. A chivalrous man.
[Middle English chevaler, from Old French chevalier, from Late Latin caballrius, horseman. See cavalier.]
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Che·va·lier Audio pronunciation of "Chevalier" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sh-vly, sh-vä-ly), Maurice. 1888-1972.
French actor and singer best known for his cabaret appearances and his role in the musical film Gigi (1958).
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Chevalier
n 1: French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972) [syn: Chevalier, Maurice Chevalier] 2: a gallant or courtly gentleman [syn: cavalier]
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
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