squire Meaning & Definition
What Does Squire Mean?
Squire is a noun that means A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight. It is also used to mean A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire. As a verb, it means To attend as a squire.
Squire in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskwaɪə/ |
| Synonyms | gallant |
| Plural | squires |
| Verb forms | squires, squiring, squired |
Squire Definition (Noun)
- A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
- A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
- A male attendant on a great personage.
- A landowner from the English gentry during the early modern period.
- A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
- A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
- A term of address to a male equal.
- An Australian snapper (Chrysophrys auratus), a food fish also found in eastern Asia.
- A grass emperor (Lethrinus laticaudis), of coral reefs of the western Pacific.
Squire as a Verb
- To attend as a squire.
- To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
Noun
- A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.
Noun
- Term of address to an equal.
Synonyms of Squire
Squire synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
squire (plural squires)
squire (third-person singular simple present squires, present participle squiring, simple past and past participle squired)
Words That Rhyme With Squire
Origin of Squire
Origin 1: From Middle English esquire, from Old French escuier, from Latin scūtārius (“shield-bearer”), from scūtum (“shield”).
Origin 2: From Middle English squire, borrowed from Middle French esquierre (“rule, carpenter's square”), or from Old French esquire, another form of esquarre (“square”). Cognate with French équerre. Doublet of square.
Common Questions About Squire
Is squire a noun or a verb?
Squire is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for squire?
You can replace squire with words such as gallant. See the full list of squire synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of squire?
The plural of squire is squires.
What is the past tense of squire?
The past tense of squire is squired. The present participle is squiring.