noun
Meaning 1
A guide or escort, especially one who rides in advance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
outrider
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noun
Meaning 2
One who rides out on horseback to inspect a ranch etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A forerunner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: precursor, harbinger, trailblazer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bodyguard, escort
History
Etymology
From Middle English outridere.