squire

• Nom désignant un jeune noble servant d'écuyer auprès d'un chevalier, un propriétaire terrien anglais de la petite noblesse rurale, ou un homme qui accompagne une dame.

A noun referring to a young nobleman who served as an attendant to a knight, an English country landowner, or a man who escorts a woman.

1. Knight's attendantB2formalbritish

   A young nobleman who served as an attendant to a knight, often as part of his training for knighthood.

   Écuyer (au service d'un chevalier)

   • The squire polished the knight's armor before the tournament.
   • He served as a squire for three years before being knighted.
   • The young squire carried his master's shield into battle.

   Synonymesarmigeresquire

2. Country landownerB2formalbritish

   A man who owned a large estate or manor in the English countryside, often a local leader or magistrate.

   Propriétaire terrien campagnard (squire)

   • The local squire donated land for the new village school.
   • Every Sunday, the squire attended church with his family.
   • The squire was known for his fair treatment of the tenants.

   Synonymesesquirelandowner

3. Escort or companionC1formal

   A man who accompanies or escorts a woman, especially in a social context.

   Chevalier servant

   • He acted as her squire for the evening ball.
   • The gentleman offered to be her squire during the festival.
   • She was accompanied by a handsome squire to the dinner party.

   Synonymesattendantbeaucavaliercompanionescortgallant

• Accompagner ou servir quelqu'un, souvent de manière protectrice ou courtoise, ou tenir le rôle d'écuyer dans un contexte historique.

A verb meaning to accompany or attend someone, often in a protective or courteous manner, or to act as a squire in a historical context.

1. Attend or escortC1formalbritish

   To accompany or serve someone, especially in a protective or supportive role.

   escorter (protéger)

   • The young knight squired his lord during the tournament.
   • He squired the elderly lady to her carriage.
   • The page squired the nobleman throughout the ceremony.

   Synonymesaccompanyattendchaperoneconductconvoyescortguideusher

   Antonymesabandonditchforsakeignoreneglect