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Medieval Medieval Squires
The role of the Medieval Squires during the Medieval times of the Middle Ages was an important step to achieving the status of a Knight. The Medieval Squire was a servant to a knight during the Medieval times and era. The Norman predecessor of what came to be known as squire were called Armigers. Medieval Squires had already served 7 years in the role of a page before moving to the role of a Squire at the age of 14 years old. As a page he was viewed as a boy, and looked after by the ladies of the court or castle. Medieval Squires were viewed as young men and had reached the age of puberty, their first step towards manhood. The care of the Medieval Squires moved from the Medieval ladies to the Knights. This page describes how was a life of a squire in the medieval times. The word Squire is derived from the French words "Esquire, Escuyer" which originally meant 'shield bearer'. In later years the term gradually moved away from the meaning of apprentice knight and on to mean a country gentleman of some standing.