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sire

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1 sire /ˈsajɚ/ noun
plural sires
1 sire
/ˈsajɚ/
noun
plural sires
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIRE
[noncount] used formerly to address a man of rank or authority (such as a king or lord)
[count] technical : a male parent of some animals (such as dogs and horses) compare 3dam
2 sire /ˈsajɚ/ verb
sires; sired; siring
2 sire
/ˈsajɚ/
verb
sires; sired; siring
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIRE
[+ object]
of an animal : to become the father of (an animal)
old-fashioned : to become the father of (a child)