Where does “equestrian” come from?
Equestrian derives from Latin equestris, formed from Latin equus meaning horse, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₁éḱwos with the same meaning.
equestrian (English): Of horseback riding or horseback riders; Of or...
Definitions
- Of horseback riding or horseback riders; Of or...
Ancestry of “equestrian”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | equester | of or pertaining to an equestrian; of or... |
| 2 | Latin | equus | a horse; a steed, charger |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | ekwos | horse |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁éḱwos | stallion, horse |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁oh₁ḱu- | swift |
Words derived from “equestrian”