Sir vs. Sire
Difference Between Sir and Sire
Sirnoun
A man of a higher rank or position.
Sirenoun
A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a sovereign.
Sirnoun
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
Sirenoun
A male animal; a stud, especially a horse or dog, that has fathered another.
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.Sirenoun
(obsolete) A father; the head of a family; the husband.
Sirnoun
to a superior military officer.
Sir, yes sir.Sirenoun
(obsolete) A creator; a maker; an author; an originator.
Sirnoun
to a teacher.
Here's my report, sir.Sireverb
to procreate; to father, beget, impregnate.
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?Sirenoun
a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
Sirnoun
(colloquial) Used as an intensifier after yes or no.
Sir, yes sir.Sirenoun
the founder of a family;
keep the faith of our forefathersSirverb
To address (someone) using "sir".
Sir, yes, sir!Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!
Sirenoun
male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
Sirnoun
term of address for a man
Sireverb
make children;
Abraham begot IsaacMen often father children but don't recognize themSirnoun
a title used before the name of knight or baronet
