chevalier of industry

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• chevalier — /ʃɛvəˈlɪə/ (say shevuh lear), /ʃəˈvæljeɪ/ (say shuh valyay), /ʃəvælˈjeɪ/ (say shuhval yay) noun 1. a member of certain orders of honour or merit: a chevalier of the Legion of Honour. 2. a knight. 3. French History a. a person bearing the lowest… …  

• chevalier d'industrie — /shə va lyā dɛ̃ düs trē/ noun (French) An adventurer, a person who lives by his wits, literally a knight of industry • • • Main Entry: ↑chevalier …   Useful english dictionary

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• Knight of industry — Knight Knight, n. [OE. knight, cniht, knight, soldier, AS. cniht, cneoht, a boy, youth, attendant, military follower; akin to D. & G. knecht servant; perh. akin to E. kin.] 1. A young servant or follower; a military attendant. [Obs.] [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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