equerry

noun

equer·​ry ˈe-kwə-rē  i-ˈkwer-ē 

plural equerries

1

: an officer of a prince or noble charged with the care of horses

2

: an officer of the British royal household in personal attendance on the sovereign or a member of the royal family

Examples of equerry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a tear-jerking touch, equerries even fastened what looked like one of the sovereign's go-to riding headscarves on the pony's saddle. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024

Then, a second floral display was laid on Queen Camilla's behalf by her equerry. —Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Nov. 2023

The equerry lit up the internet again on coronation day, and a video of him helping Charles change robes at Westminster Abbey has been viewed over 100,000 times on Twitter. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023

The kilt-wearing major is not to be confused with two other high-ranking equerries who have also charmed hearts. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French ecurie, escuyrie squires (collectively), duties of a squire, care of horses, stable, from escuier squire — more at esquire

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

equerry

noun

equer·​ry ˈek-wə-rē  i-ˈkwer-ē 

plural equerries

1

: an officer in charge of the horses of a prince or nobleman

2

: a personal attendant of a member of the British royal family