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squire in German

squire in German is Schildknappe, Knappe, Edelknecht — squire means historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.

squire in German

Schildknappe
noun
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Knappe
noun
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Edelknecht
noun
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Schildknecht
noun
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Kavalier
noun
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
Galan
noun
A male attendant on a great personage.

What does "squire" mean?

  1. noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
    "The squire polished his knight's armour before the tournament."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To escort or accompany someone, especially as a gentlemanly attendant.
    "He squired her to the ball and back."

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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "squire" in German?

"squire" in German is Schildknappe, Knappe, Edelknecht. 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 German, "squire" is Schildknappe, Knappe, Edelknecht.

Are there other ways to say "squire" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "squire": Schildknappe, Knappe, Edelknecht, Schildknecht, Kavalier, Galan.

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