noun🔗ShareA shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight."The young squire diligently polished the knight's armor. "historyroyalmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire."In the medieval kingdom, the hierarchy progressed from commoners to gentlemen, then to squires, and finally to knights. "titlehistoryroyalsocietydegreepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA male attendant on a great personage."The king arrived at the tournament, followed by his loyal squires carrying his armor and weapons. "historyroyalpersonjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau."At the summer garden party, Miss Eleanor was never without her squires, each eager to fetch her lemonade or carry her parasol. "personculturestylesocietyliteratureroyalhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA title of office and courtesy. See under esquire."While traditionally knights had squires, these days "squires" is often used as a courtesy title for respected community members at ceremonial events. "titlepersonhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerm of address to an equal.""Well, squires, shall we order pizza for lunch?" "persontitlesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attend as a squire."The teaching assistant squires the professor, carrying her books and assisting with classroom setup before each lecture. "royalactionhistoryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection."During the school dance, John tried to squire Sarah, hoping to protect her from the crowded dance floor and keep her company. "culturesocietyactionhumantraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure."The carpenter used three squires to ensure the wooden frame was perfectly rectangular. "utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading