How Do You Spell SQUIRE?

Pronunciation: [skwˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The word "squire" is spelled with the letters S-Q-U-I-R-E, /skwɑɪr/. The IPA phonetic transcription breaks the word down into its individual sounds, with /sk/ representing the initial consonant cluster, followed by the diphthong /wɑɪ/. The final sound is /r/, which is pronounced with the tongue curled up and back in the mouth. The word "squire" refers to a country gentleman or a young nobleman's attendant, and is commonly used in historical or fantasy settings.

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SQUIRE Meaning and Definition

  1. A squire is a noun which refers to a young nobleman, often of noble birth and of minor nobility, who is in training to become a knight. The term originally derived from the Latin word “scutarius,” meaning shield bearer or armor-bearer. In medieval times, a squire would typically be a teenage boy, serving as an attendant to a knight, accompanying him during battles and tournaments. The squire's primary responsibilities included caring for the knight's armor, weapons, and horses, as well as assisting him in dressing for combat. This role provided the squire with valuable experience and skills necessary for chivalrous knighthood.

    As the squire advanced in his training, there was an expectation to learn chivalry, combat skills, horsemanship, and noble etiquette. The path to becoming a knight was often a long and arduous one, and many squires would need to prove themselves through various trials and rigorous training. Once a squire successfully completed his apprenticeship, he was granted the honor of becoming a full-fledged knight.

    In modern usage, the term "squire" has evolved to generally refer to a gentleman of high social standing or a country gentleman, responsible for the management of a large estate or property. However, when used in historical or literary contexts, "squire" typically retains its original medieval connotation, signifying the trainee of a knight.

  2. A popular abbreviation of esquire, usually applied to a landed gentleman by his tenantry and others; an attendant on a noble warrior.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SQUIRE

The word "squire" originated from the Old French term "esquier" which meant "shield bearer" or "attendant". It derived from the Late Latin word "scutarius", meaning "shield bearer", which ultimately came from the Latin word "scutum", meaning "shield". In medieval times, a squire was a young nobleman who served as an assistant or apprentice to a knight. The word "squire" has since evolved to refer to a person of high social standing or a gentleman escorting a lady.

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Plural form of SQUIRE is SQUIRES

Conjugate verb Squire

CONDITIONAL

I would squire
you would squire
he/she/it would squire
we would squire
they would squire

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be squiring
you would be squiring
he/she/it would be squiring
we would be squiring
they would be squiring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have squire
you would have squire
he/she/it would have squire
we would have squire
they would have squire

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been squiring
you would have been squiring
he/she/it would have been squiring
we would have been squiring
they would have been squiring

FUTURE

I will squire
you will squire
he/she/it will squire
we will squire
they will squire

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be squiring
you will be squiring
he/she/it will be squiring
we will be squiring
they will be squiring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have squired
you will have squired
he/she/it will have squired
we will have squired
they will have squired

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been squiring
you will have been squiring
he/she/it will have been squiring
we will have been squiring
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IMPERATIVE

you squire
we let´s squire

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to squire

PAST

I squired
you squired
he/she/it squired
we squired
they squired

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was squiring
you were squiring
he/she/it was squiring
we were squiring
they were squiring

PAST PARTICIPLE

squired

PAST PERFECT

I had squired
you had squired
he/she/it had squired
we had squired
they had squired

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been squiring
you had been squiring
he/she/it had been squiring
we had been squiring
they had been squiring

PRESENT

I squire
you squire
he/she/it squires
we squire
they squire

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am squiring
you are squiring
he/she/it is squiring
we are squiring
they are squiring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

squiring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have squired
you have squired
he/she/it has squired
we have squired
they have squired

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been squiring
you have been squiring
he/she/it has been squiring
we have been squiring
they have been squiring
I would have squired
we would have squired
you would have squired
he/she/it would have squired
they would have squired

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