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sir

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1. sir - Noun

2. sir - Adjective

3. sir - Verb

Meaning

A man of social authority and dignity; a lord; a master; a gentleman; -- in this sense usually spelled sire.

A title prefixed to the Christian name of a knight or a baronet.

An English rendering of the LAtin Dominus, the academical title of a bachelor of arts; -- formerly colloquially, and sometimes contemptuously, applied to the clergy.

A respectful title, used in addressing a man, without being prefixed to his name; -- used especially in speaking to elders or superiors; sometimes, also, used in the way of emphatic formality.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A banner proclaiming “Liverpool FC – Champions Again” was stretched across the seats in the upper tier of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. Source: Internet

1974 — Albert Henry is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II 1979 — Sir Albert Henry is found guilty of electoral fraud and stripped of his premiership and his knighthood. Source: Internet

2000s Sir Mix-a-Lot signed with the independent label Artist Direct for his 2003 album Daddy's Home with "Big Johnson" as its lead single. Source: Internet

Abraham 1968, p.207 Suspicions of treason Dowland performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark; despite his high rate of pay, Dowland seems to have been only a court musician. Source: Internet

`Abdu'l-Bahá also insisted that people address the child as "Shoghi Effendi", ("Effendi" signifies "Sir"), rather than simply as "Shoghi", as a mark of respect towards him. Source: Internet

Abubakar spoke at the Annual award dinner organised by Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, where he was the Special Guest of Honour. Source: Internet

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