heavy cavalry
noun1
Government, Military, Politics, War A military unit consisting of troops mounted on large powerful horses, and often equipped with armor as well as either swords, maces, lances, or battle axes.
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- light cavalry
noun
Government, Military, Politics, War A military unit consisting of troops mounted on large powerful horses, and often equipped with armor as well as either swords, maces, lances, or battle axes.
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