Apple-squire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apple-squire is a noun meaning (obsolete) A male servant of a prostitute.
Meaning
(obsolete) A male servant of a prostitute.
More Meanings
- (rare) and (archaic) A male companion of a woman of ill-repute; spec. (a) the servant or personal attendant of a prostitute (or a woman regarded as unchaste or promiscuous); (b) a ‘kept’ man, a gigolo; (c) a pimp.
Example Sentences
With all my heart, Ile be legitimate and ſilent as an apple-ſquire, Ile ſee nothing, and ſay nothing.
Word Forms
- apple-squires
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include applesquire, squireling, squirelet, sellary, slavey, skainsmate.
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