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