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

  • (..) "We can't pay what the highwayman's taken." It's the shortest route to London! It's the only route to London. Sir Guy's patrols have found nothing, sire? No camp. Nothing! This hooded viper simply slithers into the forest. You, my room, tonight. You, . (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • (..) Give him mead. I made that myself. Has English hospitality changed so in years... ...that a friend of mine's not welcome? But he's a savage, sire! That he is. But no more than you or l. And don't call me sire. With regret, I must decline. Allah forbids it. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves