esquire in Dutch
esquire in Dutch is jonker, jonkheer — esquire means a title placed after a lawyer's name in the US, often abbreviated "Esq.".
esquire in Dutch
jonker
A male member of the gentry ranking below a knight.
jonkheer
A male member of the gentry ranking below a knight.
What does "esquire" mean?
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noun A title placed after a lawyer's name in the US, often abbreviated "Esq."
"The letter was addressed to John Carter, Esquire."
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noun Historically, an English gentleman ranked just below a knight, or a young man who served a knight before becoming one himself.
"In medieval times, an esquire carried the knight's shield and armor into battle."
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esquire in a sentence
- The letter was addressed to John Carter, Esquire.
- In medieval times, an esquire carried the knight's shield and armor into battle.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "esquire" in Dutch?
"esquire" in Dutch is jonker, jonkheer. esquire means: A title placed after a lawyer's name in the US, often abbreviated "Esq."
How do you use "esquire" in a sentence?
Example: "The letter was addressed to John Carter, Esquire." In Dutch, "esquire" is jonker, jonkheer.
Are there other ways to say "esquire" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "esquire": jonker, jonkheer.
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