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Cheval

//ʃɛˈvɑl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A support or frame. in-compounds, obsolete

    "cheval-glass"

  2. 2
    Ellipsis of cheval glass. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

    ""Very well, indeed, exceeding well, for un peu passée, the mother of five young women. 'Tis as well they are not here, perhaps," said Lady Anne, as she examined herself from side to side, in the longest cheval the hotel afforded."

Etymology

Borrowed from French cheval. See cavalcade. Doublet of caple.

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