/kav'euhl kayd", kav"euhl kayd'/ , n.
1. a procession of persons riding on horses, in horsedrawn carriages, in cars, etc.
2. any procession.
3. any noteworthy series, as of events or activities.
[ 1585-95; cavalcata horseback raid, equiv. to cavalc ( are ) to ride on horseback ( caballicare, equiv. to caball ( us ) horse (see CAVALIER) + -ica- v. suffix + -re inf. ending) + -ata -ADE 1 ]
Syn. 2. parade, retinue.