Esquire /(?)/

Es·quire

Esquire

n.
  1. Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire.

Esquire

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Esquired; p. pr. & vb. n. Esquiring

  1. To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend. [Colloq.]