First Known Use: 13th century
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1sire
noun \ˈsī(-ə)r\
—used formerly to address a man of rank or authority (such as a king or lord)
: a male parent of some animals (such as dogs and horses)
Full Definition of SIRE
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: the male parent of an animal and especially of a domestic animal
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Origin of SIRE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, lord, feudal superior, from Vulgar Latin *seior, alteration of Latin senior older — more at senior
Related to SIRE
2sire
transitive verb
of an animal : to become the father of (an animal)
: to become the father of (a child)
siredsir·ing
Full Definition of SIRE
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: beget —used especially of male domestic animals
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: to bring into being : originate
First Known Use of SIRE
1611
SIRE Defined for Kids
1sire
noun \ˈsīr\
Definition of SIRE for Kids
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often cap : 1father 1
2
: the male parent of a domestic animal
3
—used in the past to address a man of rank (as a king) <Your horses are ready, sire.>
2sire
verb
siredsir·ing
Definition of SIRE for Kids
: to become the father of
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