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esquire

/ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈɛskwaɪɚ/

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noun

Examples :

"My mom is very happy because she finally found a good lawyer, Ms. Johnson, Esquire, to help her with the contract. "

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A male member of the gentry ranking below a knight.

Examples :

"Though Mr. Harrison was a respected landowner, he was only an esquire, not important enough to be knighted by the Queen. "

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noun

An honorific sometimes placed after a man's name.

Examples :

"Please address your letter to John Smith, Esquire. "

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noun

A gentleman who attends or escorts a lady in public.

Examples :

"At the formal dance, every lady appreciated having a polite esquire to accompany her to the refreshment table. "

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A squire; a youth who in the hopes of becoming a knight attended upon a knight

Examples :

"Young Thomas acted as esquire to the seasoned knight, Sir Reginald, polishing his armor and tending to his horse, hoping to one day earn his own knighthood. "

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A shield-bearer, but also applied to other attendants.

Examples :

"During the medieval festival, young Thomas played the role of Sir Reginald's esquire, carrying his helmet and shield throughout the parade. "

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verb

To attend, wait on, escort.

Examples :

"The butler will esquire you to the dining room. "

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A bearing somewhat resembling a gyron, but extending across the field so that the point touches the opposite edge of the escutcheon.

Examples :

"The design on the shield features a bold esquire of red, dividing the silver background into two distinct sections with a pointed edge stretching across the whole shield. "