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squire

/skwaɪə/

/skwaɪr/

squirenoun

squires

/skwaɪə/

/skwaɪr/

Translations

оруженосец

The squire helped the knight prepare for battle.

Оруженосец помог рыцарю подготовиться к битве.

помещик

The squire owned most of the land in the village.

Помещик владел большей частью земли в деревне.

Additional translations

землевладелец

эсквайр

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

landowner

knight's attendant

apprentice

young nobleman

gentleman

squireverb

squired

Past Simple

squired

Past Participle

squiring

Gerund

/ˈskwaɪə/

/ˈskwaɪr/

Translations

ухаживать

He would often squire her to the theater.

Он часто ухаживал за ней, сопровождая в театр.

Additional translations

прислуживать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

wait on

see (around)

serve as attendant

escort

squireadjective

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

Definitions

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

He donned his squire armor and joined the parade.

squireproper noun

Definitions

A surname.

Fiona Squire won the award for best new artist.