Squires meaning : A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight. A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire. A male attendant on a great personage. A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau. A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire. Term of address to an equal. To attend as a squire. To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection. A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure.