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squirearch

American  
[skwahyuhr-ahrk] / ˈskwaɪər ɑrk /
Or squirarch

noun

  1. a member of the squirearchy.

Etymology

Origin of squirearch

First recorded in 1825–35; back formation from squirearchy

Example Sentences

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Junker = Young nobleman, younker, lording, country squire, country gentleman, squirearch.

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