# Words one can get confused

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**Created:** [September 18, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-one-can-get-confused/971772 "2022-09-18T20:10:31Z")\
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@JaneDoe42; speaking of hills,

**Calvary:** The hill near Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified.  
**Cavalry:** Soldiers who fight on horseback.

I hear and read folks mixing these two up constantly, it gives me a chuckle every time they do.

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