equerry

Meanings

• noun

  An officer in charge of a nobleman's horse(s)

  - "The equerry took care of the Duke's horses."
  - "The equerry reported to the stablemaster."

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Variants

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equerries , equerry

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esquierre' meaning 'squire, attendant' or 'equipage, horse'

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Trivia

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1. The equerry was often the second-in-command to the marshal in a tournament.

2. In some cases, the equerry was also responsible for carrying the nobleman's shield during battles.

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Related Concepts

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1. stablemaster: A person in charge of a stable, responsible for the care and management of horses and other animals.

2. squire: A young man who is the attendant, follower, or assistant to a knight.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, the equerry was an important position in a noble household, responsible for the care and management of the horses. They were also expected to perform various duties in tournaments and on horseback during battles.

How to Memorize "equerry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an officer in a nobleman's court, dressed in medieval attire, with a horse or horses nearby.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'equerry' with 'horse' and 'nobleman'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'An equerry is a knight's helper, keeping horses in perfect condition, eliciting admiration.' (A.K.H.E)

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