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equerry

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A large stable or lodge for horses.

An officer of princes or nobles, charged with the care of their horses.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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After a brief pause, Marlborough’s equerry, Colonel Bringfield (or Bingfield), led up another of the Duke’s spare horses; but while assisting him onto his mount, the unfortunate Bringfield was hit by an errant cannonball that sheared off his head. Source: Internet

On his return in 1481, when Prince John was crowned as King John II, Afonso was made Master of the Horse for his distinguished exploits, chief equerry (estribeiro-mor) to the King, a post which he held throughout John's reign (1481–95). Source: Internet

Princess Anne also fell for her equerry — and married him. Source: Internet

The Queen has appointed a Royal Marines officer as her equerry, one of the most important positions in the royal household. Source: Internet

The Queen is provided with a brief background for each recipient by her equerry as they approach to receive their award. Source: Internet

The Queen’s equerry is an officer from one of the armed services, who takes on the role for three years. Source: Internet

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