squire

Example Sentences

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But Dunk declines, offering to take Egg as his squire only if the boy keeps roaming with him.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Martin’s novella series “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” stars Peter Claffey as a wandering knight and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire, who is secretly a Targaryen prince.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

Lorré, 28, is known as an ‘ecuyères’ — the French word for squire or horse rider, and has a vast knowledge of the royal stables’ history.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

The squire added, “They’re each scheming to make the prince propose marriage on the spot.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine