squiredom
[ skwahyuhr-duhm ]
/ ˈskwaɪər dəm /
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noun
the squirearchy.
the position or status of a squire.
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Words nearby squiredom
squirarchy, squircle, squire, squirearch, squirearchy, squiredom, squireen, squireling, squirm, squirmy, squirrel
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