ryder
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹaɪdɝ// ry·der
n. an old word for a person who rides a horse. It was also used for a person who managed a large area of land for a lord.
n. a person who rides a horse; historically, an official or forest officer who managed a specific district or 'riding'.
The ryder led the horses through the forest.
In medieval records, the ryder was responsible for patrolling the boundaries of the king's hunting grounds.
The document mentions a ryder who was tasked with overseeing the local stables and ensuring the safety of travelers passing through the northern woods.
Usage
Archaic in modern English; primarily encountered in historical texts or as a surname.