Definition

A person who takes care of horses and serves a royal or noble family, often working closely with the members of the household.

Example

The equerry helped prepare the horses for the royal parade.

Conversation

Did you know that an equerry is an important role in the royal household?

Really? What exactly do they do?

They take care of the horses and assist the royals personally.

That sounds fascinating! I had no idea such a position existed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Equerry → The word originates from Old French *esquier*, meaning a squire or attendant to a knight. An equerry is a person who attends to the needs of a horse or a royal, often in a ceremonial capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of a squire, who is an attendant to a knight, to remember that an equerry is someone who serves or attends to horses or royals.

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