squiring
ˈskwaɪərɪŋ
Definition

Definition of squiring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
socialDatedescorting or accompanying someoneDated
  • She was squiring her friend to the event.
accompanying chaperoning
2.
nobilityRareacting as a young nobleman attendantRare
  • He was squiring the lady at the ball.
attending serving
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Origin of squiring

Old French, escuier (shield bearer) + -ing (suffix)

Examples of squiring in a sentence

  • They were squiring the guests to their seats.
  • The knight spent years squiring before earning his title.
  • Squiring for the duke was a great honor.

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  1. French:escortant, ...
  2. German:begleitend, Begleiter, ...
  3. Italian:scortando, attendente, ...
  4. Spanish:acompañando, de escudero, ...
  5. Portuguese:acompanhando, servindo como escudeiro, ...
  6. Chinese:陪同的, 侍从的, ...
  7. Japanese:付き添っている, 従者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرافِق, مُرافِق نَبِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלַוָּה, מְלוּוֶה, ...
  10. Russian:сопровождающий, паж, ...
  11. Ukrainian:супроводжуючий, помічник, ...
  12. Hindi:संग, युवा कुलीन परिचारक, ...
squire
skwaɪər

Definition of squire - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
historical roleyoung nobleman acting as an attendant to a knight
  • The squire helped the knight put on his armor..
apprentice attendant page
2.
social classDatedUKlandowner from the English gentryDatedUK
  • The squire managed the estate diligently.
landholder proprietor
3.
rural statusDatedUKman of high social standing in rural areasDatedUK
  • The local squire owned much of the village land..
esquire gentleman landowner

Verb

1.
socialtr.DatedUSescort a woman in a social settingtr.DatedUS
  • He squired her to the gala event.
accompany attend escort
2.
medievalintr.Rareserve a knight as a young armed attendantintr.Rare
  • He squired the knight during the tournament.
attend serve
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friendly buyer takes a minority shareholding to block an unwanted acquisition
A white squire bought 15% to stop the hostile bid.
used to show agreement or readiness in conversation
Right, squire, let's get started with the project.

Origin of squire

Old French, esquier (shield bearer)

Examples of squire in a sentence

  • During training, the squire learned the art of combat.
  • The young squire inherited vast lands.
  • As a squire, he was respected in the village.
  • The squire hosted the annual village fair.
  • Everyone in the village respected the squire's decisions.
  • He squired her to the charity ball.

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  1. French:écuyer, accompagner, ...
  2. German:Knappe, begleiten, ...
  3. Italian:scudiero, scortare, ...
  4. Spanish:escudero, acompañar, ...
  5. Portuguese:escudeiro, acompanhar, ...
  6. Chinese:随从, 陪伴, ...
  7. Japanese:従士, エスコートする, ...
  8. Arabic:تابِع الفارِس, رَافَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלוּוֶה אֶצֶלִי לְאֲבִיר, לְלַווֹת, ...
  10. Russian:оруженосец, сопровождать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зброєносець, супроводжувати, ...
  12. Hindi:युवा शूरवीर, ले जाना, ...
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