e|ques|tri|an

e|ques|tri|an
e|ques|tri|an «ih KWEHS tree uhn», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. having to do with horseback riding, horses, or horseback riders: »

Cowboys have equestrian skill.

2. on horseback; mounted on a horse. An equestrian statue shows a person riding a horse. »

the antique equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (Joseph Addison).

3. having to do with or composed of knights: »

an equestrian order.

4. (in Roman history) of or having to do with the equites.
–n.
a rider or performer on horseback.
[< Latin equestris of a horseman (< equus horse) + English -an]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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