First Known Use: circa 1681
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1equestrian
adjective eques·tri·an \i-ˈkwes-trē-ən\
: of or relating to the riding of horses
Full Definition of EQUESTRIAN
1
a : of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding <equestrian Olympic events> b archaic : riding on horseback : mounted c : representing a person on horseback
2
: of, relating to, or composed of knights
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Origin of EQUESTRIAN
Latin equestr-, equester of a horseman, from eques horseman, from equus horse — more at equine
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2equestrian
noun
: a person who rides horses
Full Definition of EQUESTRIAN
: one who rides on horseback
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First Known Use of EQUESTRIAN
1774
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equestrian
adjective eques·tri·an \i-ˈkwe-strē-ən\
Definition of EQUESTRIAN for Kids
: relating to the act of riding horses <equestrian sports>
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