영국 시골 지역의 대지주 또는 지역 유지
A man of high social standing who owns and lives on a large estate in a rural area, often the primary landowner in a village.
예문:
"The old squire was respected by everyone in the village for his fairness."
"He lived the quiet life of a country squire, managing his family's ancestral lands."
기사가 되기 전 기사를 시중들던 젊은 귀족 종자
A young nobleman who served as an attendant to a knight, often as a step toward becoming a knight himself.
예문:
"The squire helped the knight don his heavy plate armor before the battle."
"After years of loyal service, the squire was finally knighted by the king."
남성들 사이에서 쓰이는 친근하거나 익살스러운 호칭
A friendly or humorous form of address used by one man to another.
예문:
"What can I get for you today, squire?"
"Right you are, squire, I'll have that fixed in no time."
누군가를, 특히 여성을 호위하거나 수행하다
To accompany or escort someone, especially a woman, in a protective or gallant manner.
예문:
"He squired his grandmother to the charity gala."
"The young officer was chosen to squire the visiting dignitaries around the city."
연인으로서 교제하거나 데리고 다니다
To have a romantic relationship with someone, typically involving escorting them to social events.
예문:
"He spent the entire summer squiring the mayor's daughter."
"The actor was seen squiring his new girlfriend at the film premiere."