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squiredom

[ skwahyuhr-duhm ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of squiredom1

First recorded in 1640–50; squire + -dom
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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