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What was a young noble boy training for knighthood called at the age if 14

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Squire
Being a Squire. The next step in the long road to knighthood was to become a squire (or esquire), that is a trainee knight, typically from the age of 14. The name squire derives from the French ecuyer, meaning shield bearer.Jun 8, 2018
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