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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

  • (..) - What devil spawned this army?! - Send them back to hell! No prisoners! Dark army was defeated, but what would soon come to pass was far darker. Sire! Prisoner. Fear not, you will come to no harm from me or my men. What is your name milady? Ravenna, sire. (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman