De cavalerie
Example: De cavalerie reed snel over het open veld tijdens de oorlog.
Definition
"De cavalerie" refers to a military unit composed of soldiers who fought on horseback, traditionally used for rapid movement, scouting, and charges during battles. This term highlights the mounted troops that played a crucial role in historical warfare.
Etymology
The term "de cavalerie" originates from the French word 'cavalerie,' which itself comes from the Italian 'cavalleria,' derived from 'cavallo,' meaning horse. Did you know that the concept of cavalry dates back to ancient times when horses revolutionized warfare by providing speed and mobility?
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"De cavalerie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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