sire

Definition

  • noun: a male parent of some animals (such as dogs and horses)
  • noun: male ancestor
  • verb: to become the father of (an animal)
  • verb: to bring into being
  • used formerly to address a man of rank or authority (such as a king or lord)
  • synonyms: father, forefather, creator

Examples

  • Your horses are ready, 'sire'. [='my lord']

  • The horse 'sired' several champion racers.

  • He 'sired' [='fathered'] six children.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Please make me happy, Princess poppy. What are you feeling? That one's rotten! It's fake? Fake? Fake? They're gone? Where are they? Don't worry, sire. We'll find them. I think I hear something! Go! Go! We got poppy! -Pass her to me! -Here comes poppy! Here she is! There's my Princess. Da-da. (..)
    2016 Trolls
  • (..) Never. Chad. Todd. Chef, where did you come from? My father banished you years ago. Have you been standing behind that plant this whole time? If only, sire. No. I've been out in the wilderness... Thinking of nothing but how I let you down. If only there was some way i could make you feel better. (..)
    2016 Trolls