Esquired: meaning, definitions and examples

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esquired

 

[ ษชหˆskwษ‘ษชษ™d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal usage

The term 'esquired' is an informal or humorous designation used in contexts where someone may whimsically claim a knightly honor or refer to the rank of 'Esquire'. Although it is sometimes used in the context of legal professions, it is not a formal or commonly accepted word in contemporary English. It is important to note that its use may vary greatly depending on social contexts and personal interpretations.

Synonyms

esquire, gentleman, knighted

Examples of usage

  • He fancied himself an esquired gentleman at the party.
  • She received her esquired title in jest during the event.
  • His writings were signed with an esquired flair.

Translations

Translations of the word "esquired" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escolhido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgewรคhlt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diminta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟั€ะพัˆะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybrany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ธใฐใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท choisi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elegido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seรงilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํƒ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทู„ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vybranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vybranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ้€‰ๆ‹ฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izbran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃะดะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seรงilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elegido

Etymology

The term 'esquired' is derived from 'Esquire', which originates from the Old French term 'esquier', which in turn comes from the Latin 'scutarius', meaning 'shield bearer'. Historically, 'esquire' referred to a young man of noble birth who served as a shield-bearer to a knight and was expected to train in knightly virtues. Over time, the term evolved to denote a gentleman of higher social standing, especially one who is aspiring to the rank of knighthood but has not yet been knighted. In modern usage, 'Esquire' is often used as a title for attorneys in the United States, indicating respect and professional ranking. The playful application of 'esquired' in informal contexts reflects societal attitudes towards nobility and gentility, highlighting the intersections of language with class and social identity.