1. (n.) A title of dignity, or courtesy; 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.

2. (v. t.) To wait on as an esquire or attendant in public; to attend.

Esquire Great Mogul Master Mister Mogul Muslim rulers Prinz Sir atheling caliph cham crown prince effendi hakim heir apparent heir presumptive imam khan king knez mirza nawab nizam prince prince consort prince regent princeling princes of India sahib shahzada sheikh sherif sirdar sire sirrah sultan