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Meaning of squires

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

squires

noun

Definitions

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

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

  3. A male attendant on a great personage.

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To attend as a squire.

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

    Synonyms:escort

noun

Definitions

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