Cavalcade
/ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/noun
A formal procession of people on horseback or in vehicles.
Did you know?The term 'cavalcade' originates from the Latin 'caballicare', linked to the notion of mounted knights—representing honor, but also the chaos of battle.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
caballus
“A horse, often used to convey notions of nobility.”
Old French
Old French
cavalcade
“A procession of mounted knights, reflecting both festivity and martial display.”
14th Century
Middle English
cavalcade
“A grand display of horsemen, symbolizing power and wealth.”
Modern English
English
cavalcade
“An elaborate procession, often evoking the romanticism of noble heritage.”