Although the historian criticized the squirearchies for their parochial outlook, he acknowledged their influence on rural governance.

His squirelike attentiveness to the knight's needs made the campaign run smoothly.

Throughout the medieval festival, the judges awarded squiredoms to several deserving apprentices.

The knight's memoirs described his squiredom as a time of long lessons, tireless practice, and humble service.

The squirelings polished the knight's armor until it shone before the tournament.

The squireling nervously presented the knight's boots, eager to prove himself.

The squireens gathered at dawn to polish the knights' armor before the tournament.

The squirearchy resisted the new reforms, arguing that centuries of local stewardship justified their privileges.

The aging squireen still oversaw the two-acre demesne with a mixture of pride and stubbornness.

The historian catalogued the squirehoods that flourished during the late medieval period.