sir

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. noun term of address for a man
  2. noun a title used before the name of knight or baronet

Etymology

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.

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