squire

  1. Noun.  A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
  2. Noun.  A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
  3. Noun.  A male attendant on a great personage.
  4. Noun.  A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
  5. Noun.  A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
  6. Verb.  To attend as a squire.
  7. Verb.  To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
  8. Noun.  (obsolete) A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.

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