squire
[ˈskwaɪə]
[ˈskwaɪəɹ]
A squire is a young man who serves or helps an important person, usually a lord or knight.
You might know that a squire is someone from a medieval time period, but even today, you can still hear the word used. For example, some people use it to describe their assistant or right-hand man in a business or organization. A sports team might have a squire who takes care of equipment and helps with logistics. In this sense, being a squire is like being a trusted helper or apprentice.
How common is "squire"?
Word squire is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
verb
To attend as a squire.
escort
Real examples of "squire" in context
