Where does “chevaler” come from?
chevaler (Anglo-Norman) comes from Latin caballārius, from Latin caballus, from Proto-Celtic kaballos — horse.
chevaler (Anglo-Norman): Alternative form of chevalier
Definitions
- Alternative form of chevalier
Ancestry of “chevaler”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | caballārius | horseman, rider |
| 2 | Latin | caballus | horse; nag; pack-horse, jade, hack |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | kaballos | horse |