Definition of Sire
Sire
sire
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(old) a title of address used respectfully for a man of high social status, such as a lord or a king;
e.g. The nobleman's servants called him "sire" when they spoke to him.
(noun)
a male parent, i.e. a father, especially of a domestic animal;
e.g. This horse has a strong sire and is expected to be good for racing.
(verb)
to cause the birth of an offspring from a female, used to describe the behavior of a male animal or a man (the latter often in literary usage);
e.g. He hopes to sire a child before the end of the year.
(verb)
to cause or originate something, to bring it into being;
e.g. His statements are likely to sire conflict in the community.
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