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squires

The correct spelling is squires.

How to pronounce squires

noun

Say it like: Skw-ire-s

The correct spelling is squires. A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
  2. 2.A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
  3. 3.A male attendant on a great personage.
  4. 4.A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
  5. 5.A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.

verb

  1. 1.To attend as a squire.
  2. 2.To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.

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