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1. (n.) esquire
(cap.) a title of respect sometimes placed, esp. in its abbreviated form, after a man's surname in formal written address: in the U.S., chiefly applied to lawyers, women as well as men.
2. esquire
a man belonging to the order of English gentry ranking next below a knight.
3. esquire
Archaic.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME esquier < MF escuier < L scūtārius shield bearer =scūt(um) shield +-ārius -ary)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) esquire
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
2. (noun) Esquire, Esq
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Esquire
originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire
2. (verb) Esquire
to wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Esquire
originally meant a shield-bearer, and was bestowed upon the two attendants of a knight, who were distinguished by silver spurs, and whose especial duty it was to look after their master's armour; now used widely as a courtesy title.
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