- Sir - Wikipedia
Sir is a formal honorific address in English for men, derived from Sire in the High Middle Ages Both are derived from the old French " Sieur " (Lord), brought to England by the French-speaking Normans, and which now exist in (English) French only as part of "Monsieur", with the equivalent: My (Mon) Lord (sieur) in English [citation needed]
- SIR Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SIR is a man entitled to be addressed as sir —used as a title before the given name of a knight or baronet and formerly sometimes before the given name of a priest
- Sir Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
SIR meaning: 1 : used without a name as a form of polite address to a man you do not know; 2 : used without a name as a form of polite address to a man of rank or authority (such as a military or police officer, teacher, or master)
- SIR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Sir is used at the beginning of a formal letter to a man you do not know: Dear Sir
- SIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
People sometimes say sir as a very formal and polite way of addressing a man whose name they do not know or a man of superior rank For example, a shop assistant might address a male customer as sir
- sir noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford . . .
Definition of sir noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- Sir – meaning, definition, etymology, examples and more lt;br gt; — Self . . .
Discover the comprehensive meaning, definition, and etymology of "sir " This glossary entry provides clear examples of its historical and modern usage, perfect for academic exploration
- sir - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
sir (third-person singular simple present sirs, present participle sirring, simple past and past participle sirred) (transitive, informal) To address another individual using "sir" coordinate terms quotations Coordinate terms: ma'am, mam Sir, yes, sir! —Don't you sir me, private! I work for a living!
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