squirearch
or squir·arch
[ skwahyuhr-ahrk ]
/ ˈskwaɪər ɑrk /
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noun
a member of the squirearchy.
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Origin of squirearch
First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from squirearchy
Words nearby squirearch
squinting modifier, squinty, squirarchy, squircle, squire, squirearch, squirearchy, squiredom, squireen, squireling, squirm
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