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es·quire
 esquire
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(cap.) an unofficial title of respect, usu. placed in its abbreviated form after a full name, esp. a lawyer's name.
"The package is addressed to Thaddeus Toad, Esquire," announced the butler.He wanted his luggage sent here, care of J. Morgan, Esq. |
| definition 2: |
a member of the British gentry, below a knight in rank.
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| definition 3: |
in medieval times, a knight-candidate serving as a knight's attendant; squire.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
esquires, esquiring, esquired |
| definition: |
to accompany or escort in public.
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| related words: |
accompany |
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