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equestrian

equestrian [ i kwéstri ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of horses: relating to horses or riding

2. depicting somebody on horseback: depicting somebody mounted on a horse
an equestrian statue

3. of mounted soldiers: composed of soldiers on horseback



noun  (plural equestrians)
Definition:
 
skilled rider: somebody who is skilled at riding horses or performing on horseback

[Mid-17th century. < Latin equester 'of a horse-rider' < eques 'horse-rider, knight' < equus 'horse']

equestrianism noun
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