Pronunciations (3)
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/ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi/
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/ˈɛ.kwə.ɹi/
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ɪˈkwɛ.ɹi
Noun
An officer responsible for the care and supervision of the horses of a person of rank.
A personal attendant to a head of state, a member of a royal family, or a national representative.
Usage- UK usage
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More examples (1)
A bedroom is provided for the equerry and one for the King's physician. […] The compartments for the doctor and equerry are panelled in West African betula and cherry mahogany.
Noun
an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles
- Broader terms
a personal attendant of the British royal family