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sire
sire
/ˈsaɪɝ/
noun
Male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
(
sire
)
male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
The horse's sire was a champion racer.
The horse's sire was a champion racer.
The founder of a family
(
sire
,
forefather
,
father
)
the founder of a family
Keep the faith of our forefathers
keep the faith of our forefathers
[Archaic]
A title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
(
sire
[Archaic]
)
a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
verb
(
)
Make (offspring) by reproduction
(
engender
,
get
,
mother
,
beget
[Archaic]
,
bring forth
,
father
,
generate
,
sire
)
make (offspring) by reproduction
Abraham begot Isaac
Abraham begot Isaac
John fathered four daughters
John fathered four daughters
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