squire
To attend as a squireTo attend as a squire.
» The squire observed the whole spectacle with astonishment.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To attend as a squire.
attend upon as a squire; serve as a squire
(transitive)To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
Examples
8 sentencesThe squire observed the whole spectacle with astonishment.
Some good news: it was the knight with his squire.
Pardon me, squire, but you're starting to get on my nerves!
deMit Verlaub – Sie fangen an, mir auf den Senkel zu gehen, mein Herr! — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom is a squire.
deTom ist Schildknappe. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
John practised for some time as a barrister, but had finally settled down to the more congenial life of a country squire.
Origin
From Middle English esquire, from Old French escuier, from Latin scūtārius (“shield-bearerFrom Middle English esquire, from Old French escuier, from Latin scūtārius (“shield-bearer”), from scūtum (“shield”).
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Forms
squires, squiring, squired, squiredSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle