Definition of "equerries" [equerries]

• Plural form of equerry. (noun)

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• "Among his equerries was a man named Abdullah bin Náfi ', who stood high in favour with him and dear to him, so that he did not forget him a single hour."
• "He bore a sheaf of stiff paper like a salver and was followed by Rupert and the immaculate Ned Gowan, bringing up the rear like royal equerries."
• "With Rushdie kneeling on the knighting-stool in front of the Queen, equerries and ladies-in-waiting watched stunned as Her Majesty sliced Rushdie's head off his shoulders with her ceremonial sword, screaming, God is great!"