Squiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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squiring

 

[ หˆskwฤซ(ษ™)rษชล‹ ]

Verb
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historical context

Squiring refers to the act of serving as a squire, traditionally a young servant or assistant to a knight. In the medieval period, a squire would be a young man of noble birth who would later train to become a knight himself. The role involved not only assisting the knight in battles but also learning the skills necessary for knighthood, such as horsemanship, weaponry, and courtly etiquette. This apprenticeship could last several years and was considered a vital stage in the development of a young noble.

Synonyms

apprenticing, attending, serving.

Examples of usage

  • He spent years squiring for the knight.
  • The young man dreamed of squiring before becoming a knight.
  • Squiring involved learning swordplay and horse riding.

Translations

Translations of the word "squiring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น squire

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค•เฅเคตเคพเคฏเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Junker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ giermek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพ“่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcuyer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escudero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถvalye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพไปŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ squire

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ squire

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escudero

Etymology

The term 'squire' is derived from the Old French 'esquier,' which in turn comes from the Vulgar Latin 'scutarium,' meaning 'shield bearer.' Originally, a squire was simply an armored attendant of a knight, responsible for carrying the knight's shield and armor. Over time, the definition of 'squire' evolved to include young men of noble birth who were training for knighthood. This transition reflects the feudal system of the Middle Ages, where the knightly class held significant power and status. The word 'squire' became associated not only with the role of an attendant but also with the aspirations of becoming a knight, emphasizing the importance of this phase in a young noble's life. Today, the term may also refer to a gentleman or a country landowner, although the historical connotations of service and training persist.