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caballer

noun
ca·​bal·​ler | \kəˈbalə(r) also -ˈä- or -ˈȧ-\
plural -s

Definition of caballer 

: one that cabals or intrigues

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First Known Use of caballer

1686, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caballer

cabal entry 2 + -er

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