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sir

Syllabification: (sir)
Pronunciation: /sər/

(also Sir)
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Definition of sir

noun

  • used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority:excuse me, sir
  • used to address a man at the beginning of a formal or business letter:Dear Sir
  • (in Britain) used as a title before the given name of a knight or baronet.
  • another expression for siree.

Origin:

Middle English: reduced form of sire

sir in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of sir in the British & World English dictionary