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squire

/ˈskwaɪə/
noun

  1. A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.

  2. A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.

  3. A male attendant on a great personage.

verb

  1. To attend as a squire.

  2. To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.

    Similar: escort

Synonymsescort

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