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    What is the French name for a Squire?

    Question #91703. Asked by author. (Jan 29 08 8:54 AM)


    zbeckabee

    squire nm écuyer (d'un chevalier)
    squire UK nm propriétaire terrien
    squire history nm damoiseau histoire
    squire nm squire (gentilhomme campagnard) anglicisme

    http://www.wordreference.com/enfr/squire

    Jan 29 08, 9:01 AM
    author

    Thank you.
    The name mainly refers to two different social groups as far as I can see, 1)a member of the landed gentry, and 2) an armsman.



    Jan 29 08, 9:15 AM


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