equestrian

equestrian is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 3 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.

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  1. 1.Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue. An equestrian lady appeared upon the plains. Spectator.
  2. 2.Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order. Burke.
  3. 3.One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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