Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squire
noun
/skwaɪər/
Definition
A young nobleman who accompanies a knight and is trained to become a knight himself.
Examples
- The young squire trained daily to learn the art of sword fighting.
- His dream was to become a knight, and he knew he must first serve as a squire.
- In medieval times, every knight had a squire by their side.
Meaning
Historically, a squire is often seen as a servant or assistant to a knight, learning the ways of chivalry and warfare.
Synonyms
- apprentice
- attendant
- esquire
