equerry

[ˈɛkwəri]

equerry Definition

an officer of the British royal household who attends to the horses.

Using equerry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "equerry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The equerry was responsible for the care and maintenance of the royal horses.

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    The Queen's equerry accompanied her on her visit to the stables.

equerry Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with equerry

  • the officer in the British royal household who is responsible for attending to the horses of the Queen

    Example

    He was appointed as the equerry to the Queen in 2018.

  • equerry-in-waiting

    an officer in the British royal household who is next in line to become an equerry

    Example

    He was appointed as the equerry-in-waiting in 2020.

  • the most senior equerry in the British royal household

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    The first equerry is responsible for overseeing the work of the other equerries.

Origins of equerry

from Old French 'ecurie', meaning 'stable'

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Summary: equerry in Brief

'Equerry' [ˈɛkwəri] refers to an officer of the British royal household who attends to the horses. It is a position of responsibility, with duties including the care and maintenance of the royal horses. Phrases like 'equerry to the Queen' and 'equerry-in-waiting' denote specific roles within the royal household.