Choadsquire

I recently saw this guy's name on an email for something, and he had one of those "Esq." things after it. So I got to thinking, what the f@#k is an Esquire anyway? I mean, I know it means that you are important and most likely sport a monocle, but beyond that, what? According to wikipedia, Esquire is a term of British origin, originally used to denote social status. Which basically translates to "major douche".

But then it goes on to say: "Ultimately deriving from the medieval squires who assisted knights, the term came to be used automatically by men of gentle birth. The social rank of Esquire is that above gentleman."

So what does it mean now? "In practice, however, 'Esquire' in the US is most commonly assumed by lawyers in a professional capacity; it has come to be associated by many Americans solely with the legal profession." Because Juris Doctor just doesn't cut it when you are sucking on the entrails of baby seals.