1. plural of squire; young men who served knights in medieval times
Usage: historical
2. plural of squire; country gentlemen or landowners
Usage: British

1. third person singular present of squire; escorts or accompanies someone
Usage: formal

Examples

• The young squires practiced swordplay in the castle courtyard.
• Medieval squires helped knights put on their armor before battle.
• The local squires owned most of the farmland in the county.
• He squires his elderly aunt to church every Sunday.
• The country squires gathered for their annual hunting party.
• She squires visiting dignitaries around the museum.
• Young squires learned the code of chivalry from their masters.