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sire

UK/saɪə(ɹ)/ US/ˈsaɪɜr/ common
verb (1) noun (3)

verb

1.

make children

  • “Abraham begot Isaac”
  • “Men often father children but don”
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noun

1.

a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority

2.

the founder of a family

  • “keep the faith of our forefathers”
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3.

male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse

Origin

From Middle English sire, from Old French sire, the nominative singular of seignor; from Latin senior, from senex. Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, and sir. Cognate with French monsieur.

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