English word squirearchy comes from English squire, English -archy (Form of government or rule.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| squire | English (eng) | (UK, colloquial) Term of address to an equal.. A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.. A male attendant on a great personage.. 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 title of office and courtesy. See under esquire. (obsolete) A ruler; a carpenter's square; a measure. To attend as [...] |
| -archy | English (eng) | Form of government or rule. |
| squirearchy | English (eng) | The landowning gentry. |