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noun 
  1. A military man serving on horse.
  2. A gay, sprightly, military man; hence, a gallant.
  3. One of the court party in the time of King Charles I, as contrasted with a Roundhead or an adherent of Parliament.
  4. A work of more than ordinary height, rising from the level ground of a bastion, etc., and overlooking surrounding parts.
  5. A well mannered man; a gentleman.
adjective 
  1. gay, Gay; easy; offhand; frank.
The very dignified officials were confused by his manner.
  1. high-spirited, High-spirited.
  2. supercilious, Supercilious; haughty; disdainful; curt; brusque.
  3. Of or pertaining to the party of King Charles I.
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