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cade

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈkeɪd// UK //kˈeɪd// cade Archaic

n. a person who is a servant or a helper. This is an old word that you mostly see in history books or old stories.

n. a servant, attendant, or helper. Primarily found in historical or literary contexts; archaic in modern usage.


SIMPLE

The king's cade carried his heavy armor.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old castle, every noble had a cade to assist with daily tasks and manage the household.

COMPLEX

The historical account describes the king's retinue, which included several cades responsible for maintaining the ceremonial standards and managing the logistics of the royal journey.

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