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Esquire
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend. [Colloq.]