squiredom

[ skwahyuhr-duhm ]

noun

1. the squirearchy.
2. the position or status of a squire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squiredom¹

First recorded in 1640–50; squire + -dom

Example Sentences

It appealed also to that sense of common human life, which is the fine flower of squiredom.

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The Squiredom of Ireland was the favourite profession of busy idleness, worthless activity, and festive folly.

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Mr. Fortescue, a tall, powerfully-built specimen of English squiredom, shrugged his shoulders unseen by his wife.

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