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squire

/ˈskwaɪə/
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noun

  • A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
  • A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
  • A male attendant on a great personage.
  • A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
  • A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
  • Term of address to an equal.

verb

  • To attend as a squire.
  • To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
Synonyms:escort

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