squire in French
squire in French is écuyer, châtelain, seigneur — squire means historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
squire in French
écuyer
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
châtelain
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
seigneur
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
écuyer
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
majordome
A male attendant on a great personage.
valet
A male attendant on a great personage.
cavalier
A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
escorte
A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
sigisbée
A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
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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What is "squire" in French?
"squire" in French is écuyer, châtelain, seigneur. 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 French, "squire" is écuyer, châtelain, seigneur.
Are there other ways to say "squire" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "squire": écuyer, châtelain, seigneur, majordome, valet, cavalier.
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