Esquire

Pronunciation: /ɪˈskwaɪər/

Definitions of esquire

noun a title of respect or courtesy used when addressing a man

Example Sentences

A1 My father is an esquire.

A2 The esquire greeted us warmly at the entrance of the manor.

B1 The young esquire was eager to prove himself in battle.

B2 As an esquire, he was responsible for assisting the knight with his armor and weapons.

C1 The esquire's duties included managing the estate and overseeing the servants.

C2 The esquire was well-educated and well-respected in the community.

Examples of esquire in a Sentence

formal Mr. Smith, Esquire, will be representing the defendant in court.

informal I heard that John, Esquire, is a really good lawyer.

slang Hey, check out that dude, Esquire, he's always dressed to impress.

figurative She was the queen of the party, Esquire, commanding attention wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of esquire

• past tense: esquired
• plural: esquires
• comparative: more esquire
• superlative: most esquire
• present tense: esquires
• future tense: will esquire
• perfect tense: have esquired
• continuous tense: is esquiring
• singular: esquire
• positive degree: esquire
• infinitive: to esquire
• gerund: esquiring
• participle: esquired

Origin and Evolution of esquire

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'esquire' originated from the Old French word 'esquier' which means shield bearer or squire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'esquire' evolved to refer to a man belonging to the English gentry, specifically one ranking below a knight. In modern usage, it is often used as a courtesy title for a man, typically placed after his name.