squiring

Meanings

• act of serving or attending to someone, especially a young nobleman serving a knight

  - "The young squire rode beside his knight in battle."
  - "Sir Lancelot's squire, Gawain, faithfully served his lord."

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Rhymes

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squirrel , hirl , whirl , curl

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Homophones

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1. Squire (English) : A young man who acts as a squire, a person who attends or serves a knight.
   

2. Squire (Spanish) : An assistant or helper, a person who assists or serves someone else.
   

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Variants

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squire , squired , squires , squiring

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Squire (noun)", "meaning"=>"A young man who acts as a squire, an assistant or helper to a knight or other nobleman."}, {"term"=>"Squire (verb)", "meaning"=>"To act as a squire, to serve or assist a knight or other nobleman."}

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Etymology

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Old French 'esquire' or 'escui' meaning 'shield' or 'protector'. The term refers to a young man who served as a protector or attendant to a knight.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the term 'squire'?", "answer"=>"The term 'squire' originated in medieval Europe, where it referred to a young man who served as an assistant or helper to a knight or other nobleman, in exchange for protection and land."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Knight: A person granted an honorary title of 'knight' in recognition of their achievements, bravery, or service to their country or lord.

2. Feudalism: A social system based on the granting and holding of lands in exchange for service or loyalty to a lord or monarch.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'squire' refers to a young man who acts as a squire, an assistant or helper to a knight or other nobleman. The term has its origins in medieval Europe, where the concept of a knight's squire was an essential part of the feudal system.

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