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horseman

noun horse·man \ˈhȯrs-mən\

: a person (especially a man) who rides horses

: a person (especially a man) who breeds or raises horses

Full Definition of HORSEMAN

: a rider or driver of horses; especially : one whose skill is exceptional

: a person skilled in caring for or managing horses

: a person who breeds or raises horses

— horse·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun

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14th century

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noun horse·man \ˈhȯrs-mən\

plural horse·men \-mən\

: a horseback rider

: a person skilled in handling horses

— horse·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun

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