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equerry

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈe-kwə-rē, i-ˈkwer-ē\
    • /ˈek.wə.ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈe-kwə-rē, i-ˈkwer-ē\

Definitions of equerry word

  • noun equerry An officer of the British royal household who attends or assists members of the royal family. 1
  • noun equerry stable attendant 1
  • countable noun equerry An equerry is an officer of a royal household or court who acts as a personal assistant to a member of the royal family. 0
  • noun equerry an officer attendant upon the British sovereign 0
  • noun equerry (formerly) an officer in a royal household responsible for the horses 0
  • noun equerry an officer in charge of the horses of a royal or noble household 0

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Parts of speech for Equerry

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equerry popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

equerry usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for equerry

noun equerry

  • hostler — a person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn.
  • attendant — An attendant is someone whose job is to serve or help people in a place such as a petrol station, a car park, or a cloakroom.
  • bellhop — A bellhop is a man or boy who works in a hotel, carrying bags or bringing things to the guests' rooms.
  • servant — a person employed by another, especially to perform domestic duties.
  • youth — the condition of being young.

Antonyms for equerry

noun equerry

  • bride — A bride is a woman who is getting married or who has just got married.

Top questions with equerry

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