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Meaning of esquire
a polite title used to address or refer to a man, typically one of high social class or professional status
Etymology of esquire
The word "esquire" originates from the Old French word "esquier", meaning "shield-bearer" or "squire", which referred to a young nobleman who attended a knight
Historically, the term "esquire" was used to refer to a man of high social class or a member of the gentry, and was often used as a title of respect
Synonyms
gentleman
sir
master
mister
lord
nobleman
aristocrat
gentlemanly
courteous
polite
refined
dignified
respectful
gracious
honorable
courteous
chivalrous
gallant
debonair
suave
urbane
sophisticated
cultured
elegant
refined
courteous
civilized
humane
noble
generous
magnanimous
benevolent
considerate
thoughtful
attentive
courtly
knightly
manly
valorous
brave
heroic
gentlemanlike
ladylike
respectful
deferential
dutiful
obedient
complaisant
affable
amiable
genial
cordial
warm
friendly
hospitable
sociable
convivial
charming
engaging
winsome
winsomely
attractive
alluring
captivating
enchanting
Definitions
- A title of respect used before the surname or full name of a man, typically one who is a member of the gentry or a lawyer
- * A man of high social class or professional status, typically one who is considered to be a gentleman
Usage Examples
- The lawyer, Mr. Johnson, Esquire, was respected for his expertise in contract law
- * The esquire was known for his bravery and chivalry on the battlefield
- * The title "Esquire" was used to address the young nobleman, who was attending the royal court
Antonyms
commoner
plebeian
peasant
serf
vassal
subject
subordinate
inferior
lowly
humble
ordinary
mundane
coarse
crude
rude
rough
unrefined
unpolished
uncouth
impolite
discourteous
disrespectful
boorish
churlish
surly
sullen
morose
glum
gloomy
gruff
grumpy
irritable
testy
cantankerous
cranky
peevish
petulant
fractious
quarrelsome
belligerent
pugnacious
hostile
aggressive
bellicose