sire
Translation
sire, stallion
Examples
Yes, sire, the castle is secure.
Yes, sire, the castle is secure.
The horse's sire was a famous champion.
The horse's sire was a famous champion.
Grammar Patterns
((as a form of address)) a title used to address a king. What is your command, sire?
((of an animal)) the male parent of an animal. The puppy's sire is a purebred.
Similar Words
king, majesty, father, progenitor
Etymology
From Old French 'sire', from Latin 'senior' meaning 'elder'. It is the origin of 'sir'.
Memory Tips
'Sire' is what you call a king, and it's also the 'father' of an animal, especially a horse. Think of it as a more formal 'sir'.