Esquire
Pronunciation: /ˈɛˌskwaɪr/
Esquire (noun)
- A title used after a man's name, especially for lawyers.
- A rank below a knight in medieval times.
Examples
- He was addressed as Esquire in the formal letter.
- The invitation was sent to Mr. Smith, Esquire.
Common collocations: address as Esquire, Mr. Smith, Esquire, serve a knight, aspire to become an esquire