squire in Dutch
squire in Dutch is schildknaap, jonkheer — squire means historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
squire in Dutch
schildknaap
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
jonkheer
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
What does "squire" mean?
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noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
"The squire polished his knight's armour before the tournament."
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noun Historically in England, a country gentleman or landowner, especially one owning the main estate in a village.
"The local squire owned most of the farmland in the parish."
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verb To escort or accompany someone, especially as a gentlemanly attendant.
"He squired her to the ball and back."
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squire in a sentence
- The squire polished his knight's armour before the tournament.
- The local squire owned most of the farmland in the parish.
- He squired her to the ball and back.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "squire" in Dutch?
"squire" in Dutch is schildknaap, jonkheer. squire means: Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
How do you use "squire" in a sentence?
Example: "The squire polished his knight's armour before the tournament." In Dutch, "squire" is schildknaap, jonkheer.
Are there other ways to say "squire" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "squire": schildknaap, jonkheer.
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