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squire

UK
/skwaɪə/
US
/skwaɪr/

Translations

squirenoun
squires
pl
UK
/skwaɪə/
US
/skwaɪr/
The squire helped the knight prepare for battle.
Оруженосец помог рыцарю подготовиться к битве.
The squire owned most of the land in the village.
Помещик владел большей частью земли в деревне.
Additional translations
землевладелец
эсквайр
Synonyms
landowner
knight's attendant
apprentice
young nobleman
gentleman
squireverb
squired
Past Simple
squired
Past Participle
squiring
Gerund
UK
/ˈskwaɪə/
US
/ˈskwaɪr/
He would often squire her to the theater.
Он часто ухаживал за ней, сопровождая в театр.
Additional translations
прислуживать
Synonyms
accompany
attend
wait on
chaperone
usher
guide
conduct
see (around)
serve as attendant
escort
squireadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote association with or characteristics of a squire.

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.
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