squired

Took out courteously

Squired is the past tense of squire, meaning to escort or accompany someone, typically in a courtly or attentive manner: He squired her around town for the evening.

The word carries an old-fashioned, slightly formal tone, evoking the image of a gentleman attending to a lady.

It can also mean to serve as a squire to a knight.

attendant

escort

One who accompanies another

guide · usher · retainer · page · valet · aide · steward · footman · servant · helper

courtship

escort

One who accompanies another

  • suitorOne who seeks affection
  • wooSeek romantic favor
  • courtTrial venue or sports surface

accompany · gallant · beau · admirer · gentleman · chivalry · romance · date · promenade · chaperon

knighthood

knight

Honored mounted soldier

  • armorProtective combat covering
  • pageNoble's young assistant
  • tournamentMulti-round competitive event

lance · joust · steed · shield · heraldry · vassal · fealty · chivalry · valor · nobility

nobility

lord

Nobleman or ruler

  • ladyCourteous term for woman
  • manorLanded aristocratic residence
  • estateProperty and grounds

aristocracy · gentry · peerage · gentleman · landed · highborn · baronet · patrician · castle · feudal

Opposites
accompaniment/escort

squiredabandoned

Left behind completely

deserted · left behind · forsook · left · ditched

attentiveness/care

squiredneglected

Not given proper attention

ignored · disregarded · shunned · snubbed · spurned

Phrases
Family

squire, squires, squiring

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