squireling

[ skwahyuhr-ling ]

noun

1. a landowner of a small estate.
2. a petty squire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squireling¹

First recorded in 1675–85; squire + -ling ¹

Example Sentences

No, that was for some lucky one of her own class and state, not for a simple squireling like me.

From Project Gutenberg

She walked the village like a queen, and no Fen farmer or squireling ventured to jest with her.

From Project Gutenberg