Ser vs. Sir

Ser vs. Sir — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ser and Sir

Sernoun

(used in some fantasy novels) An address or courtesy title to any person, especially if their gender and/or form of address are unknown.

Would ser care to dine this evening?

Sirnoun

A man of a higher rank or position.

Sirnoun

A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:

Sirnoun

to a knight or other low member of the peerage.

Just be careful. He gets whingy now if you don't address him as Sir John.

Sirnoun

to a superior military officer.

Sir, yes sir.

Sirnoun

to a teacher.

Here's my report, sir.
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Sirnoun

A respectful term of address to any male, especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?

Sirnoun

(colloquial) Used as an intensifier after yes or no.

Sir, yes sir.

Sirverb

To address (someone) using "sir".

Sir, yes, sir!
Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!

Sirnoun

term of address for a man

Sirnoun

a title used before the name of knight or baronet