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horseman

/ˈhɔːsmən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person mounted on a horse, especially as a soldier, messenger, or hunter.

    - "The horseman rode across the battlefield."
    - "A knight on his horseman charged at the enemy."
    - "The postman delivers mail on his horseman."

Synonyms

equestrian
Rhymes
Words rhyming with horseman
charmian , farmland , german , marian , marmian
Variants
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horseman , horsemanship , horsemanships , horsemen
Etymology
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Old English hrosmann, from hros (horse) + mann (man).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'horseman' is also used in astronomy to describe a feature on Mars.

  2. In some cultures, a horseman is believed to be a symbol of good luck.

  3. The term 'horseman' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is very skilled or experienced in a particular area.


Related Concepts
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  1. equestrian: Relating to horses or horsemanship.

  2. knight: A person granted an honorary title of knighthood.


Culture
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In literature and mythology, the horseman is often a symbol of power, strength, and speed. He can represent various figures such as a knight, a warrior, a messenger, or even the Grim Reaper. The horseman has been a popular theme in art, music, and folklore throughout history.

How to Memorize "horseman"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person riding on a horse.
    - Imagine a knight on his horseman charging in a battle.
    - Think of a messenger delivering mail on his horseman.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with a person riding a horse.
    - Connect it with the image of a knight on a horse.
    - Relate it to the idea of a messenger delivering mail on a horseback.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word by picturing a horse and a man combined.
    - Create an acronym like 'Horse-Man' to help remember the word.
    - Use the sentence 'A man on a horse is called a horseman' as a memory aid.


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