squired

squire

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwahyuh r]
- /skwaɪər/
- /skwɑɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwahyuh r]
- /skwaɪər/

Definitions of squired word

noun squired (in England) a country gentleman, especially the chief landed proprietor in a district. 1
noun squired (in the Middle Ages) a young man of noble birth who as an aspirant to knighthood served a knight. 1
noun squired a personal attendant, as of a person of rank. 1
noun squired a man who accompanies or escorts a woman. 1
noun squired a title applied to a justice of the peace, local judge, or other local dignitary of a rural district or small town. 1
verb with object squired to attend as, or in the manner of, a squire. 1

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Origin of squired

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English squier; aphetic variant of esquire

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Parts of speech for Squired

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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squired popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for squired

noun squired

escorted — With or having an escort.

verb squired

quarterbacked — Simple past tense and past participle of quarterback.

All 2 Synonyms of squired