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SIR definition: 1. used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a…. Learn more.
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. How to use sir in a sentence.
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 French only as part of "Monsieur", with the equivalent "My Lord" in English.
noun. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. (initial capital letter) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. (initial capital letter) a title of respect for some notable personage of ancient times: Sir Pandarus of Troy. a lord or gentleman: noble sirs and ladies.
SIR definition: 1. You call a man 'sir' when you are speaking to him politely: 2. You write 'Sir' at the beginning…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a man of rank; lord. 2. [sometimes S-] a respectful term of address used to a man: not followed by the given name or surname and often used in the salutation of a letter. Dear Sir. 3. [S-] the title used before the given name or full name of a knight or baronet.
noun. /sɜː (r)/, /sə (r)/ /sɜːr/, /sər/ Idioms. used as a polite way of addressing a man whose name you do not know, for example in a shop or restaurant. Good morning, sir. Can I help you? Are you ready to order, sir? ‘Thank you very much.’ ‘You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.’. compare ma’am see also madam. Take your English to the next level.
5 days ago · sir (plural sirs) A man of a higher rank or position. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly: 1991 May 12, “ Kidnapped! ”, in Jeeves and Wooster, Series 2, Episode 5: Jeeves: Foreign travel often liberates emotions best kept in check, sir.
A man of rank; lord. A respectful term of address used to a man: not followed by the given name or surname and often used in the salutation of a letter. Dear Sir. The title used before the given name or full name of a knight or baronet.
n. 1. a. a respectful or formal term of address used to a man: No, sir. b. a formal term of address used in the salutation of a letter. 2. ( cap.) the distinctive title of a knight or baronet: Sir Walter Scott. 3. a lord or gentleman: noble sirs and ladies. 4. an ironic or humorous title of respect: sir critic.
