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

  • (..) your valor... yet again, Maximus. Let us hope for the last time. There's no one left to fight, sire. Ah. There is always someone left to fight. How can I reward Rome's greatest general? Let me go home. (..)
    2000 Gladiator
  • (..) worthy of His Majesty. For now, the first thing I shall do is have a bath. - Your Highness? We seem to be almost there, sir. - Sire. - Where's the Emperor? He's at the front, sire. They've been gone for days. The wounded are still coming in. (..)
    2000 Gladiator