Main Entry:

¹eques·tri·an

Pronunciation:

\i-ˈkwes-trē-ən\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin equestr-, equester of a horseman, from eques horseman, from equus horse — more at equine

Date:

circa 1681

1 a: of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding <equestrian Olympic events> barchaic : riding on horseback : mounted c: representing a person on horseback 2: of, relating to, or composed of knights