1. present participle of esquire; acting as or serving in the capacity of a squire or attendant
Usage: archaic or historical; rarely used in modern English
2. present participle of esquire; addressing or referring to someone as 'esquire' (a title of respect)
Usage: formal; chiefly British

Examples

• The young nobleman spent years esquiring for the lord before earning his own title.
• In formal correspondence, esquiring the recipient with proper titles was considered essential.
• He was esquiring the ambassador throughout the diplomatic visit.
• The tradition of esquiring noble youths has largely disappeared from modern society.
• She found herself esquiring various dignitaries at the state dinner.