noun
squire
SKWEYE-uh
noun
1
Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.
"The squire polished his knight's armour before the tournament."
2
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."
verb
1
To escort or accompany someone, especially as a gentlemanly attendant.
"He squired her to the ball and back."
How to Use Squire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA knight's young attendant, or an English country landowner — or, as a verb, to escort someone.
When to use it
Mostly historical or used humorously/formally today ("the local squire").
Word Forms
squired past tense, squires plural, squires plural, Squires plural, squires singular
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Etymology
From Old French escuier ("shield-bearer"), from Latin scutum, meaning "shield." A shortened form of esquire.