esquire Definition
- 1a title added after a man's name, used especially in formal writing to mean that he has a job in a law firm or is qualified to give legal advice
- 2a polite way of addressing a man who you think is of a high social class
Using esquire: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "esquire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
John Smith, Esq.
Example
Please welcome Mr. James Brown, Esquire.
Example
I consulted with an esquire about my legal options.
esquire Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with esquire
Esq.
an abbreviation for 'Esquire'
Example
Please address the letter to John Smith, Esq.
Esq.
a suffix used after a lawyer's name
Example
John Smith, Attorney at Law, Esq.
Esq.
a title used in the United Kingdom for a man who is not a knight and who is entitled to use the letters after his name
Example
John Smith, Esq., MP
Origins of esquire
from Old French 'escuier', meaning 'shield bearer'
Summary: esquire in Brief
'Esquire' [ɪˈskwaɪə(r)] is a title added after a man's name, indicating that he is a lawyer or qualified to give legal advice. It is also used as a polite way of addressing a man of high social class. The abbreviation 'Esq.' is commonly used in formal writing, and it is often used as a suffix after a lawyer's name. In the United Kingdom, it is used for a man who is not a knight but entitled to use the letters after his name.
