squires
noun
- 1
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
- 2
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
- 3
A male attendant on a great personage.
- 4
A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
- 5
A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
- 6
Term of address to an equal.
verb
- 1
To attend as a squire.
- 2
To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.
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