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sire

sire [ sīr ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle sired, present participle sir·ing, 3rd person present singular sires)
Definition:
 
father offspring: to father young, especially animals



noun  (plural sires)
Definition:
 
1. male parent of four-legged animal: the male parent of a four-legged animal, especially a domesticated animal such as a stallion or bull

2. address to king or lord: a respectful form of address for a king or lord ( archaic )

[12th century. Via French< Latin senior (see senior)]
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