Squire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskwaɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squire is a noun meaning A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Meaning
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
More Meanings
- A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
- A male attendant on a great personage.
- A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
- A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
- (UK, colloquial) A term of address to a male equal.
- An Australian snapper (Chrysophrys auratus), a food fish also found in eastern Asia.
- (historical) A landowner from the English gentry during the early modern period.
Example Sentences
A Squire he had, whose name was Ralph[.]
Third Suitor was Young Country Squire, well born, Perſon indifferent, Cloaths (fondly worn)[.]
Sorry squire, I've had a look 'round the back of the shop, and uh, we're right out of parrots.
To man a lady was, in former times, a phrase similar to the vulgar one at present in use, to squire.
Word Forms
- squires
- squiring
- squired
Synonyms for squire
Depending on context, synonyms include escort, gallant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gallant, sire, seigneur, chief, equerry, lord.
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