squire

IPA: skwˈaɪr

noun

  • A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
  • A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
  • A male attendant on a great personage.
  • (historical) A landowner from the English gentry during the early modern period.
  • A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
  • A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
  • (UK, colloquial) Term of address to a male equal.
  • (obsolete) A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.
  • A surname originating as an occupation.

verb

  • (transitive) To attend as a squire.
  • (transitive) To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
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