squirearchn.adj.
/ˈskwʌɪərɑːk/, U.S. /ˈskwaɪ(ə)ˌrɑrk/ a. A member of the squirearchy; a squire as a local magnate.
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society > society and the community > social class > nobility > aristocracy or upper class > gentry > [noun] > squire or laird
lairdc1379
esquire1600
squire1676
squirearch1832
squiralty1886
society > authority > rule or government > rule of any class or persons > ruling class or group > [noun] > of squires > member of
squirearch1832
1832 E. Bulwer-Lytton Eugene Aram I. ii. ii. 235 The wealthier but less honoured squirearchs of the county.
1848 E. Bulwer-Lytton Caxtons I. ii. iii. 71 The proudest of the neighbouring squirearchs always spoke of us as a very ancient family.
1893 G. Meredith Lord Ormont ii Aldermen not at the feast, squirearchs not in the saddle.
b. adj. Squirearchal. rare.
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society > society and the community > social class > nobility > aristocracy or upper class > gentry > [adjective] > characteristic of a squire
squirely1612
squirish1755
squiral1791
armigeral1806
squirearchal1830
squirearchical1845
squirearch1893
1893 Temple Bar 97 244 Portly and squirearch was her spouse.
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n.adj.1832