eques en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin eques (“horseman, knight; equestrian”).
Meanings
- (Ancient-Rome, historical) A member of the equestrian order (Latin: ordo equester), the lower of the two aristocratic classes of Ancient Rome, ranking below the patricians.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| equites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |