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The state of being a squire; the rank or position of a squire. Swift, Letter to the King at Arms.

If this should be the test of squirehood, it will go hard with a great number of my fraternity, as well as myself, who must all be unsquired, because a greyhound will not be allowed to keep us company; and it is well known I have been a companion to his betters. — The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. - Volume 07 Historical and Political Tracts-Irish
In the day of battle I trust that I should do no discredit to my squirehood, but at other times — St. George for England
Greatworth, and I fear will give himself up entirely to country squirehood. — The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2
It was shortly after this notable event that Myles was formally initiated into squirehood. — Men of Iron
That night was the last that Myles and Gascoyne spent lodging in the dormitory in their squirehood service. — Men of Iron