Definition of Squire
Squire
Squi·re
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A young nobleman or a man of high social status.
e.g. The squire of the manor hosted a lavish party for the villagers.
(noun)
(archaic, US) a title given to a lawyer, judge, or magistrate in some rural districts;
e.g. The character in the play was supposed to be an old wise country squire, who was going to solve everybody's problems.
(noun)
(historic) a young man in the Middle Ages who helped a knight before eventually becoming a knight himself;
e.g. Jack was the young squire for the Laird of Donnybrook.
(verb)
to usher, escort, or accompany;
e.g. He was having a great time, squiring his friends around town.
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