SQUIRES

noun

1. A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
2. A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
3. A male attendant on a great personage.

verb

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

noun

1. A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.