Wordiyocaballus
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From Vulgar Latin caballus (horse, pack horse), possibly pre-Latin in origin. Evolved through different Romance languages into distinct English words — cavalry (mounted soldiers, via French), cavalier (horseman, later meaning haughty), chivalry (the knight's code, from French cheval), and cab (shortened from cabriolet, a horse-drawn carriage).
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cab
A taxi; the driver's compartment of a truck or train
cavalcade
A procession of riders or vehicles; a series of impressive events
cavalier
Showing dismissive lack of concern; a gallant horseman or royalist soldier
cavalry
The military branch that fights on horseback or in fast vehicles
chivalrous
Polite, honourable, and gallant, especially towards women
chivalry
The medieval knightly code of honour; courteous behaviour especially towards women