What does equerry mean?
Equerry means An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank..
Equerry
/ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/ · noun
Meaning
An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank..
Definitions by Sense
- An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.
- (British) A personal attendant to a head of state, a member of a royal family, or a national representative.
Example Sentences
A bedroom is provided for the equerry and one for the King's physician. […] The compartments for the doctor and equerry are panelled in West African betula and cherry mahogany.
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Word Forms
- equerries
Usage Notes
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A bedroom is provided for the equerry and one for the King's physician. […] The compartments for the doctor and equerry are panelled in West African betula and cherry mahogany.
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