equestrienne

[ ih-kwes-tree-en ]

noun

a woman who rides horses.

Origin of equestrienne

First recorded in 1860–65; equestri(an) + -enne

usage note For equestrienne

See -enne.

Words Nearby equestrienne

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How to use equestrienne in a sentence

You would not offer such an impertinence to an equestrienne, and you must remember that a "wheel" is only a metal horse.
The Complete Bachelor | Walter Germain
Soft, rich cylinder about one inch thick made in the town of Banbury, famous for its spicy, citrus-peel buns and its equestrienne.
The Complete Book of Cheese | Robert Carlton Brown
The equestrienne talked thus volubly as she led the way to the ante-room, her new acquaintance stumbling after her.
Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 | Various
"Your horse needs exercise," said Henri to the equestrienne.
Zibeline, Complete | Phillipe de Massa
The sub-deacon offered the equestrienne a flask sealed with blue wax.
The Death of the Gods | Dmitri Mrejkowski

British Dictionary definitions for equestrienne

equestrienne

/ (ɪˌkwɛstrɪˈɛn) /

noun

a female rider on horseback, esp one in a circus who performs acrobatics

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