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equerry

/ˈɛkwəri/ noun · British & US
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What does equerry mean?

noun

A high-ranking officer in attendance on a sovereign or other high-ranking person; a gentleman of the privy chamber. A person who is in charge of the stables or horses of a royal household.

Example

"The equerry was responsible for ensuring the horses were properly groomed and fed."

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