master of the horse

noun

The Ancient Roman Magister Equitum, an official appointed by the dictator to act next under himself.

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Meanings

nounmaster of the horse (plural masters of the horse)

plural masters of the horse

  1. historicalThe Ancient Roman Magister Equitum, an official appointed by the dictator to act next under himself.
  2. historicalAn equerry, especially the exalted official bearing this name at the British court.
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