squire: [13] A squire is etymologically a ‘shieldcarrier’. The word was adapted from Old French esquier (which was later reborrowed into English as esquire [15]). This was descended from Latin scūtārius ‘shield-carrier’, a derivative of scūtum ‘shield’ (source also of English escutcheon [15]). => escutcheon
squire (v.)
"to attend (a lady) as a gallant," late 14c., from squire (n.). Related: Squired; squiring.
squire (n.)
early 13c., "young man who attends a knight," later "member of the landowning class ranking below a knight" (c. 1300), from Old French esquier "squire," literally "shield carrier" (see esquire). Meaning "country gentleman, landed proprietor" is from 1670s; as a general term of address to a gentleman, it is attested from 1828.
雙語例句
1. The whole place was the romantic vision of the paternalist local squire.
這整個地方就是那位家長式鄉紳的浪漫想象。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Hard luck, squire.
運氣真差，先生。
來自柯林斯例句
3. What can I get you, Squire?
您要點什么，先生？
來自《權威詞典》
4. 'Now , Hawkins,'said the squire,'you have something say. Speak up.'
“霍金斯, ”鄉紳說, “ 你說有事情要告訴我們, 那么說吧. ”
來自英漢文學 - 金銀島
5. 'All hands aboard by four this afternoon,'shouted the squire, after him.