What happened at the ceremony when a squire becomes a knight?

During the ceremony when a squire becomes a knight, known as "dubbing," the squire is typically called before a lord or a knight. The ceremony often includes a symbolic gesture, such as the lord tapping the squire on the shoulder with a sWord, signifying his new status. The squire may also take an oath of loyalty and chivalry. This rite of passage marks his transition from a young servant to a fully-fledged knight, ready to uphold the values of knighthood.