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cavaˈlierism
[f. cavalier n. + -ism.]
The practice or principles of cavaliers, esp. of the adherents of Charles I; an expression characteristic of the Cavalier party.
1642Bridge Serm. Norfolk Volunteers 6 There is a vaunting, bragging, boasting Cavalierisme, which hath no true courage; such a Cavalier was Rabshakeh. 1643Herle Answ. Ferne 4 Both Houses of Parliament are cal'd..Rebels and Traytors (the ordinary cavaleerismes of the times). 1818Scott Hrt. Midl. viii, When wine and cavalierism predominated in his upper story. 1791–1824D'Israeli Cur. Lit. (1866) 287/2 Various kinds of ranting cavalierism. |