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1. Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.
2. Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue. "An equestrian lady appeared upon the plains." (Spectator)
3. Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order.
Origin: L. Equester, from eques horseman, fr. Equus horse: cf. F. Equestre. See Equine.
One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.
(01 Mar 1998)
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