EQUESTRIANS

Noun

equestrians

plural of equestrian

Source: Wiktionary


EQUESTRIAN

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



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