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Word: Sire
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in sire (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior (see senior). sire (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 16th century
ˈsʌɪə
the male parent of an animal, especially a stallion or bull kept for breeding
Short Definition:male parent of animal
Examples:- the sire is one of the country's top thoroughbred stallions
a respectful form of address for someone of high social status, especially a king.
Short Definition:respectful form of address for someone of high social status
Word: Sire
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsʌɪə
(of a male animal, especially a stallion) cause the birth of
Short Definition:(of stallion) cause birth of
Examples:- Castor twice sired two champions in a litter
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