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squire

squire
NounTransitive Verb
pl: squirespast: squiredpp: squireding: squiring

This term evokes a strong sense of traditional English social hierarchy and chivalry. When referring to a landowner, it suggests a paternalistic relationship with a village, implying a blend of wealth, local authority, and social responsibility within a rural setting.

As a verb, the word carries a playful or slightly old-fashioned connotation of gallantry. It implies a level of care and attentiveness that goes beyond simple accompaniment, often suggesting a protective or courting role.

Meanings

Nounsquire

A prominent landowner in a village or rural district, typically one who holds a position of local influence.

The local squire hosted a grand ball at the manor house.

Nounsquire

A young nobleman acting as an attendant to a knight during the Middle Ages.

The young squire polished the armor and tended to the horses before the tournament.

Transitive Verbsquire
[~ someone]

To escort or accompany someone, especially a woman, in a chivalrous or attentive manner.

He offered to squire her around the city for the weekend.

Examples

The village depended on the squire for employment and stability.

History

The village depended on the squire for employment and stability.

I wonder if the squire will allow us to hunt on his land this season.

History

I wonder if the squire will allow us to hunt on his land this season.

The squire carried the knight's heavy shield through the mud.

Fantasy

The squire carried the knight's heavy shield through the mud.

He trained hard every day hoping to be knighted after his time as a squire.

Fantasy

He trained hard every day hoping to be knighted after his time as a squire.

Wait here while I prepare your horse and armor, sir.

Fantasy

Wait here while I prepare your horse and armorsir.

He spent the evening squiring his date to the opera.

Romance

He spent the evening squiring his date to the opera.

Let me squire you home so you do not have to walk in the rain.

Romance

Let me squire you home so you do not have to walk in the rain.

She enjoyed being squired around the gallery by such a charming man.

Romance

She enjoyed being squired around the gallery by such a charming man.

The old squire lived in a crumbling mansion at the edge of town.

History

The old squire lived in a crumbling mansion at the edge of town.

Phrasal Verbs

squire around

to escort someone to various places in an attentive or chivalrous manner

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