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Scarf air Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

What is the meaning of ''to squire about''

This appears in the country wife.

''I will not be your drudge by day, to squire your wife about....''

Thanks in advance.

  

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This expression is from a time when decent women were expected to b escorted by a gentleman whenever they appeared in public.

  • This expression is from a time when decent women were expected to b escorted by a gentleman whenever they appeared in public.
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This expression is from a time when decent women were expected to b escorted by a gentleman whenever they appeared in public.

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