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cavalry
cavalry
n
Fr.
< L.
caballarius
, horseman.
Force; attack; onslaught; military unit; charge of troops on horses; [fig.] opponent; overwhelming opposition; [word play on “calvary”] crucifixion; sacrifice; expiation; redemption.