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squire

/skwaɪə/

/skwaɪr/

Translations

squirenoun

squires

/skwaɪə/

/skwaɪr/

écuyerSens historique et chevaleresque.

The squire polished the knight's armor in preparation for the tournament.

L'écuyer astiquait l'armure du chevalier en préparation du tournoi.

Additional translations

gentilhommeTitre de respect ancien, selon le contexte.

seigneurDans le contexte rural britannique, pour un propriétaire terrien de haut rang.

Synonyms

landowner

knight's attendant

apprentice

young nobleman

gentleman

squireverb

squired

Past Simple

squired

Past Participle

squiring

Gerund

/ˈskwaɪə/

/ˈskwaɪr/

escorterEmploi général, avec nuance de courtoisie.

He offered to squire her to the dance, ensuring she arrived safely.

Il se proposa de l'escorter jusqu'au bal, en s'assurant qu'elle arrive en sécurité.

Additional translations

faire l'écuyer deSens chevaleresque, plus rare.

Synonyms

wait on

see (around)

serve as attendant

escort

squireadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote association with or characteristics of a squire.

d'écuyerRelatif à un écuyer.

He donned his squire armor and joined the parade.

Il revêtit son armure d'écuyer et rejoignit le défilé.

Definitions

squirenoun

A young nobleman acting as an attendant to a knight before becoming a knight himself.

The squire polished the knight's armor in preparation for the tournament.

A man of high social standing who owns and lives on an estate in a rural area, especially in England.

The squire was well-respected in the village and often hosted gatherings at his manor.

A title of respect given to a gentleman, especially in the past.

The villagers greeted him as 'Squire' when he rode through the town.

squireverb

To attend or accompany as a squire, typically in a chivalric or knightly context.

He was eager to squire the knight on his quest across the kingdom.

To escort or accompany someone, often in a courteous or attentive manner.

He offered to squire her to the dance, ensuring she arrived safely.

squireadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a squire; associated with a squire.

He donned his squire armor and joined the parade.