equestrian
(adjective) of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
equestrian
(adjective) of or relating to or composed of knights
horseman, equestrian, horseback rider
(noun) a man skilled in equitation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
equestrian (comparative more equestrian, superlative most equestrian)
Of horseback riding or horseback riders.
equestrian (plural equestrians)
An equestrian person; a horserider.
• horseman
• horserider
• equestrienne
Source: Wiktionary
E*ques"tri*an, a. Etym: [L. equester, from eques horseman, fr. equus horse: cf. F. Ă©questre. See Equine.]
1. Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.
2. Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue. An equestrian lady appeared upon the plains. Spectator.
3. Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order. Burke.
E*ques"tri*an, n.
Definition: One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 January 2025
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