Esquires

/ɪˈskwaɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of esquire; multiple people holding the rank of esquire or serving as attendants to knights.

Etymology

Plural form of esquire, from Old French esquier, from Latin scutarius (shield-bearer). Originally referred to young nobles training for knighthood.

Kelly Says

Esquires started as teenage bodyguards with shields, and the word stuck around so long that today a lawyer can still put 'Esq.' after their name—a 700-year career upgrade!

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