The English word squire comes from the Old French (modern French ), itself derived from the Late Latin ("shield bearer"), in medieval or Old English a scutifer. The Classical Latin equivalent was, "arms bearer". One became a squire at the age of 13 or 14. A squire was originally a young man who aspired to the rank of knighthood. As part of his development to that end, he served an existing knight as an attendant or shield carrier. The squire would sometimes carry the knight's flag to battle wi… (More on Squire)