Canadian English Meaning of esquire
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Definitions and Meaning of esquire in English
esquire (n)
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
esquire (n.)
Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire.
esquire (v. t.)
To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend.
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esquire
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood, a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a
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