What is the meaning of Esquire?

(v.t.) To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend.
(n.) Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire.

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