Equerry

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkwəri/

Definitions of equerry

noun a high-ranking official in the British royal household who attends or assists members of the royal family

Example Sentences

A1 The equerry helped the queen with her horse.

A2 The equerry assisted the royal family in their daily activities.

B1 The equerry was responsible for organizing the royal stables.

B2 The equerry accompanied the queen on her official visits.

C1 The equerry played a crucial role in the management of the royal household.

C2 The equerry was a trusted advisor to the monarch and provided valuable support in various matters.

Examples of equerry in a Sentence

formal The equerry assisted the royal family with their daily tasks and schedules.

informal The equerry helps out the royal family with everything they need.

slang The equerry is like the VIP assistant to the royals.

figurative In the world of chess, the equerry moves strategically to protect the king.

Grammatical Forms of equerry

• past tense: equerried
• plural: equerries
• comparative: more equerry
• superlative: most equerry
• present tense: equerry
• future tense: will equerry
• perfect tense: has equerried
• continuous tense: is equerrying
• singular: equerry
• positive degree: equerry
• infinitive: to equerry
• gerund: equerrying
• participle: equerried

Origin and Evolution of equerry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'equerry' originated from the Middle French word 'escurie' meaning stable or horse groom.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a high-ranking officer in charge of the horses of a royal household, the term 'equerry' has evolved to denote a personal attendant or orderly to a person of rank or authority, especially in a royal or noble household.