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1. (n.) sire
the male parent of a quadruped.
2. sire
a respectful term of address, now used only to a male sovereign.
3. sire
Archaic.
4. sire
a father or forefather.
5. sire
a person of importance or in a position of authority, as a lord.
6. (v.t.) sire
to beget; procreate as the male parent.
Etymology: (1175–1225; ME < OF (nom. sing.) < VL *seior, for L seniorsenior)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) sire
a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
2. (noun) forefather, father, sire
the founder of a family
"keep the faith of our forefathers"
3. (verb) sire
male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
4. (verb) beget, get, engender, father, mother, sire, generate, bring forth
make children
"Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) sire
a lord, master, or other person in authority. See Sir
2. (noun) sire
a tittle of respect formerly used in speaking to elders and superiors, but now only in addressing a sovereign
3. (noun) sire
a father; the head of a family; the husband
4. (noun) sire
a creator; a maker; an author; an originator
5. (noun) sire
the male parent of a beast; -- applied especially to horses; as, the horse had a good sire
6. (verb) sire
to beget; to procreate; -- used of beasts, and especially of stallions
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