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

  • (..) You'd do well to remember: We know where you live. It's a small town, Alfrid. Everyone knows where everyone lives. All this talk of civil unrest. Someone's been stirring the pot, sire. Gout playing up, sire? It's the damp. It's the only possible explanation. Get me a brandy. The mood of the people, sire, it's turning ugly. They're commoners, Alfrid. They've always been ugly. It's not my fault they live in a place... ...that stinks of fish oil and tar. (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug