Squire — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈskwī(-ə)r/

Meaning & Definition of Squire

Squire (noun)

  1. a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight
  2. a male attendant especially on a great personage
  3. a man who devotedly attends a lady, gallant

Squire (verb)

  1. to attend as a squire, escort

Squire (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

    "her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right"

    similar: accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, convoy, escort, see
    related: walk, associate, consort, pal (around), team (up), defend, guard, protect, bring, conduct, guide, lead, pilot, steer, usher, follow, shadow, tag, tag along, tail, hang (around), hover (over)
    near: abandon, desert, ditch, dump, forsake

Squire (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in chief justice, circuit judge

    similar: chief justice, circuit judge, justice of the peace, adjudicator, beak (chiefly British), bench, court, judge, jurist, justice, magistrate, auditor, master, jurisconsult, jurisprudent

  2. as in chaperone

    similar: chaperone, attendant, companion, escort, guard, guide, shadow, sidekick, conductor, leader, pilot, convoy, courier, honor guard, outrider

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squire

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squire:

Chiefly British: beak
accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, convoy, escort, see, chief justice, circuit judge, justice of the peace, adjudicator, bench, court, judge, jurist, justice, magistrate, auditor, master, jurisconsult, jurisprudent, attendant, guard, guide, shadow, sidekick, conductor, leader, pilot, courier, honor guard, outrider

Related Words for Squire

walk, associate, consort, pal (around), team (up), defend, protect, bring, conduct, lead, steer, usher, follow, tag, tag along, tail, hang (around), hover (over)

Near Antonyms of Squire

abandon, desert, ditch, dump, forsake

Word Forms of Squire

Inflections: squired, squiring

Derived words: squirish (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Squire

Middle English squier, from Anglo-French esquier esquire

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Squire

What does "Squire" mean?

"Squire" means a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Squire"?

Other words for "Squire" include accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, convoy, escort and see. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squire" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squire"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squire". Common alternatives include accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, convoy, escort, see, chief justice and circuit judge.

How do you use "Squire" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squire" in a sentence: "her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right".

Is "Squire" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squire" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Squire"?

"Squire" is pronounced /ˈskwī(-ə)r/.

What is the origin of the word "Squire"?

"Squire" comes from Middle English squier, from Anglo-French esquier esquire. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Squire" meaning "to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship"?

When "Squire" (verb) means to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship, synonyms include accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company and convoy.