Sire
/sˈaɪər/
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Definition
(noun) A lord, master, or other person in authority, most commonly used vocatively: formerly in speaking to elders and superiors, later only when addressing a sovereign.
Sentence Examples
Sire, I had no need of that hypothesis.
All hushed intent, when from his lofty seat / Troy's sire began:
CEFR Practice Quiz
The award-winning horse was the ____ of many other successful racing champions.