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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Squyar, Squyre, v. [ME and e.m.E. squier (Chaucer), squyre (1530); Squyar(e n.] tr. To escort. —c1420 Wynt. viii 5495 (W).
Watter of Towrys wes with thaim thare, That squyarit [R., C. conwoyit] thaim vpwart the gait, And ȝeid befor thaim to the ȝate a1578 Pitsc. I 366/29.
Schips … to squyre [I. convoy] the King of Scottland his sone and his douchter throw the sie
