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