The answer to the crossword for the term 'Object of an Old French Cheer' is 'LEROI', which is a five-letter word. Leroi is a French word meaning 'KING'. In the Middle Ages, French people would cheer for their KING, and the phrase 'Vive le roi!' was used to express loyalty and admiration for the monarch. This phrase has been used throughout history to show support for the ruling class, and it is still used today in some parts of France.