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squire

/ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/

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noun

Écuyer

A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.

Examples :

"The young squire diligently polished his master's armor every morning. "

Le jeune écuyer polissait diligemment l'armure de son maître chaque matin.

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noun

Écuyer

A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.

Examples :

"Sir Reginald, the squire, was a respected member of the community, holding a position of honor between a simple gentleman and a knight. "

Sir Reginald, l'écuyer, était un membre respecté de la communauté, occupant une position d'honneur entre un simple gentilhomme et un chevalier.

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noun

Écuyer

A male attendant on a great personage.

Examples :

"The king's squire helped him prepare for his important meeting. "

L'écuyer du roi l'a aidé à se préparer pour sa réunion importante.

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noun

Soupirant, admirateur

A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.

Examples :

"The new student's friendly squire helped him find his way around the school. "

Le soupirant amical du nouvel élève l'a aidé à s'orienter dans l'école.

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noun

Écuyer

A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.

Examples :

"My father, a lawyer, is also a squire, a title of respect in his profession. "

Mon père, avocat, est aussi un écuyer, un titre de respect dans sa profession.

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noun

Terme d'adresse à un pair

Term of address to an equal.

Examples :

"My squire, let's discuss this project proposal together. "

Mon ami, discutons ensemble de cette proposition de projet.

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verb

Servir comme écuyer

To attend as a squire.

Examples :

"The younger brother squired his sister to the school dance. "

Le jeune frère a servi d'écuyer à sa sœur pour le bal de l'école.

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verb

Courtiser, faire la cour à quelqu'un

To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.

Examples :

"John offered to squire his elderly neighbor to the doctor's appointment, ensuring she had assistance getting in and out of the car and navigating the building. "

John a proposé d'accompagner sa voisine âgée au rendez-vous chez le médecin, s'assurant qu'elle avait de l'aide pour entrer et sortir de la voiture et pour se déplacer dans le bâtiment.

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Souverain; équerre; mesure

A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.

Examples :

"The carpenter used his squire to ensure the wooden beams were perfectly aligned. "

Le charpentier a utilisé son équerre pour s'assurer que les poutres en bois étaient parfaitement alignées.

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