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squire
nounmasculinehistóricorare/iʃkuˈðɐjɾu/es·cu·dei·ro
Definitions
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In the Middle Ages, a young nobleman serving as an attendant and apprentice to a knight, aspiring to knighthood.
Usage examples
“The squire took care of his lord's weapons and horse.”
“To become a knight, a young nobleman spent years as a squire.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
squire to a knightoffice of the squire
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A title of gentility ranking below a knight.
Usage examples
“The family held the hereditary title of esquire.”
“In the nobility hierarchy, esquires ranked below knights.”
Common combinations
title of esquire