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 Cava.Cavalie’r (3 syl.) 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Cavalerie à Pied.
 
The Zouaves (pronounce zwav) and Zephyrs of the French army are so called because of their fleetness and swiftness of foot.   1
 


 Cava.Cavalie’r (3 syl.) 

 
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