Uk English Meaning of esquire

esquire

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Definitions and Meaning of esquire in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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

baron,Baronet,duke,earl,hidalgo,Margrave,marquess,marquis,prince,Princeling

boor,churl,commoner,cotter,Fellah,Peasant,pawn,cottager,pleb,plebian

esquimaux => Eskimo, esquimau => Eskimo, esq => esq, espying => spying, espy => espy,