Squire: meaning, definitions and examples

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squire

 

[ skwaษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical title

A squire was historically an apprentice or attendant to a knight. In the feudal system, squires were typically young men who were training to become knights themselves. They assisted knights in various tasks such as caring for their horses and armor. The term has evolved over time, and while it retains some of its historical connotations, it is sometimes used more broadly in modern contexts to denote a young nobleman or gentleman. Overall, the role of a squire was integral to the chivalric and martial traditions of the medieval period.

Synonyms

apprentice, gentleman, servant

Examples of usage

  • The young squire trained diligently to prove himself worthy of knighthood.
  • In the tournament, each knight had a squire to assist him.
  • He dreamt of becoming a squire and serving a noble lord.
  • The novel's protagonist was a squire with aspirations of greatness.

Translations

Translations of the word "squire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escudeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Page

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengawal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะพะนะพะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ giermek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพ“่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcuyer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escudero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถvalye yardฤฑmcฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพไปŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sova

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัะฐา›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ngavษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escudero

Etymology

The word 'squire' originates from the Old French 'esquier,' which itself comes from the Latin 'scutarius' meaning 'shield-bearer.' Initially, it referred to a young man of noble birth who served as an attendant to a knight. As the feudal system developed in medieval Europe, the role of the squire was formalized, becoming an essential stage in the training process for aspiring knights. Squires were typically tasked with the care of a knight's horse, armor, and weapons, while also receiving training in combat and the chivalric code. Over the centuries, the term has shifted, and while it retains its historical significance, it can also refer more generally to men of noble rank or landowners in rural areas.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,634, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.