squireling

noun

Etymology

From squire + -ling.

  1. derived from scūtārius — “shield-bearer
  2. derived from escuier
  3. derived from esquire
  4. suffixed as squireling — “squire + ling

Definitions

  1. A minor squire.

    • Our ponderous squire will give A grand political dinner To half the squirelings near

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