EQUERRY
Equerry
An equerry ( or ; from French: "écurie", and related to the French word "écuyer" is an officer of honour. Historically, it was a senior attendant with responsibilities for the horses of a person of rank. In contemporary use, it is a personal attendant, usually upon a Sovereign, a member of a Royal Family, or a national representative. They are equivalent to Aides-de-Camp, but the term is now prevalent only in the Commonwealth of Nations.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Equerry
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equerry
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.
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