Definitions
term of address for a man
Word origin
From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master, sir, lord”), from Latin senior (“older, elder”), from senex (“old”). Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, and sire.
Used in a sentence
“Just be careful. He gets whingy now if you don't address him as Sir John.”
“Sir, yes sir.”
“Here's my report, sir.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Polite address”3 letters
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