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| equestrian [ i kwéstri ən ] |
adjective |
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1. of horses: relating to horses or riding
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2. depicting somebody on horseback: depicting somebody mounted on a horse
  an equestrian statue
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3. of mounted soldiers: composed of soldiers on horseback
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noun (plural equestrians) |
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skilled rider: somebody who is skilled at riding horses or performing on horseback
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin equester 'of a horse-rider' < eques 'horse-rider, knight' < equus 'horse'] |
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| equestrianism noun |
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