esquire

Phonetic Respelling: [ es-kwahyuhr, e-skwahyuhr ]

Definition:

n. 1 a candidate for knighthood; acting as attendant and shield-bearer for a knight; 2 a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight

Sentence:

He served as an esquire to Sir Lancelot.

More example sentences:

He served as an esquire to Sir Lancelot.

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Synonyms:

candidate for knighthood; knight'sshield-bearer;knight'sattendant

Antonyms:

king

How many syllables in esquire?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide esquire into syllables:

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