Chevalet (Fr.). A sort of bell-tent, formerly used in the French service, when an army encamped. It resembled in some degrees the wigwam of an Indian.
Chevalier (Fr.). A horseman; a knight. A member of certain orders of knighthood. In heraldry, a horseman armed at all points.
Chevet (Fr.). A small wedge which is used in raising a mortar. It is placed between the frame and swell of the mortar.
Cheviot Hills. A mountain-range extending along the border between Scotland and England; the scene of many conflicts between the Scotch and English.
Chevrette. An engine for raising guns or mortars into their carriages.
Chevron. The arrow-headed stripes on the arm, by which the rank of a non-commissioned officer is indicated.
Chevron. In heraldry, is an ordinary representing the rafters of a house, and supposed to betoken the accomplishment of some memorable work, or the completion of some business of importance, generally the foundation of his own family by the bearer.
Cheyenne Indians. A tribe of aborigines dwelling east of the Rocky Mountains, and divided into three bands. For numbers, etc., see [Indians and their Agencies].
Chiari. A town of Northern Italy, near the Oglio. In 1701, Marshal Villeroi was near this town defeated by Prince Eugène.
Chicane. To dispute every foot of ground, by taking advantage of natural inequalities, etc.