Cavalry \Cav"al*ry\, n. [F. cavalerie, fr. It. cavalleria. See
Cavalier, and cf. chivalry.]
(Mil.)
That part of military force which serves on horseback.
Note: Heavy cavalry and light cavalry are so
distinguished by the character of their armament, and
by the size of the men and horses.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |