Definition

1. Noun:
   • A personal attendant of the British royal family: An "equerry" is an officer of the British royal household who acts as a personal attendant to a member of the royal family, often assisting with duties, schedules, and official engagements.
   • An official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles: Historically, an "equerry" was an officer responsible for the stables and horses of a royal or noble household.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Prince was accompanied by his equerry during the state visit.
  • In the 18th century, the equerry's primary duty was the management of the royal stables.

Advanced Usage

• "To serve as an equerry": To hold the position or perform the duties of an equerry.
  • He served as an equerry to the King for five years.

Variants and Related Words

• Equerries (n): Plural form of "equerry".
  • Several equerries were in attendance.

Synonyms

• Aide-de-camp: A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer, a role with some functional similarities in terms of personal attendance.
• Attendant: A person who provides a service or assistance, often in a formal setting.
• Groom (historical context): A person employed to take care of horses.

Related Phrases

• "In the capacity of an equerry": While acting or serving as an equerry.
  • He traveled with the royal tour in the capacity of an equerry.

Noun

1. a personal attendant of the British royal family
2. an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles