in the British customs, an officer of state, under the master of the horse.

There are five equerries, who ride abroad with his majesty: for which purpose they give their attendance monthly, one at a time, and are allowed a table.

As to the equerries of the crown stable, they have this distinct appellation, as being employed in mounting, managing, and breaking the saddle-horses for his majesty's use, and holding his stirrup.