squire
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- noun
- /skwaɪər/
- Archaic
:
escudero
- After years of training, the young squire was ready to become a knight himself.
A knight who will end up teaching this young Squire chivalry, honor, strength, core values, a code mastery.
- A knight who will end up teaching this young Squire chivalry, honor, strength, core values, a code mastery.
Examples
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Bold words from a squire.
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How would it look if my squire rode while I walked?
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And who be you, young squire ?
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So, young squire... Before you go... Let me ask you One question.
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This is Martin, my young squire.
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His father, King Ban, made me his squire...
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Though he had been only a squire, his service had required constant attendance on his prince.
Fiction book (1992) -
A young squire follows them in and kneels by the knight in the suit.
Fiction book (1993) -
Soon we shall have this thing accomplished, my trusty squire, and you will share in my triumph.
Fiction book (2001) -
Farewell, my loyal squire.
Synonyms
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A young person who helps at formal ceremonies
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A young man who serves a knight and trains to become one
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A young person who serves a knight to learn fighting and service
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A person who carries a knight's shield, helmet, and weapons
Compounds
- Jargon
A person or company that buys some shares to stop another company taking control
How Prestigious
Surface Forms
Etymology
Squire comes from the Latin word scutarius, meaning 'shield-bearer', from scutum 'shield'. A helpful picture is a young man carrying his knight's shield and learning to fight and serve, which is why a squire was the knight's attendant and apprentice.