Esquires [noun]

The esquires of the knights were generally serving brethren of the order, but the services of secular persons might be accepted.

Then follows an imposing list of references, Reverends, Esquires, and Honorables.

The most magnificent targets were made solely for parade, and were borne in front of princely personages by their esquires.

With these came many knights of the two parties in contest, and with the knights came their esquires in attendance.

But he perceived where the esquires attendant upon Sir Palamydes came to him and lifted him up and took him away.

So after all these things were done, five other esquires appeared to conduct Sir Lamorack away from that place.

After them in order came esquires, gentlemen, and commoners.

In order to understand Mr. Littlepage in what he says of "esquires," a word of explanation may be necessary.

By the English law, certain persons are born esquires, and others have the rank ex officio.

The members of the Holy Office are escorted by esquires, and in the rear is a great mob of towns-people.