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Meaning of 'esquire' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Esquire [ n.]
- Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire.
2 . Esquire [ v. t.]
- To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend.

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esquimau esquimaux esquired esquiring esquisse

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