squire

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
2. 2
   A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
3. 3
   A male attendant on a great personage.
4. 4
   A landowner from the English gentry during the early modern period.
5. 5
   A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
6. 6
   A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
7. 7
   Term of address to a male equal.
8. 8
   A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.

Verb

1. 1
   To attend as a squire.
2. 2
   To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as an occupation.