sire

Meanings

• Noun

  A male parent or ancestor.

  - "The lion was the sire of the cubs."
  - "James was the sire of three children."

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Pronunciation

1. /saɪə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sire
pyre , tire , higher , desire

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Variants

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sire , sires , sired , siring , Jean de Joinville , Jean sire de Joinville , Jean , sire de Joinville , Joinville , E. G. D. Bulwer-Lytton , Edward Bulwer-Lytton , Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton , Knebworth , Lytton , Sir E. G. D. Bulwer-Lytton , Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton , Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer-Lytton

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Etymology

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Old French 'sire' meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

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Trivia

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1. In some medieval European courts, the title 'sire' was used as a polite form of address for a lord or a knight.

2. The term 'siren' comes from the Greek word 'siren', meaning 'alluring woman'. Sirens were mythological creatures who lured sailors to their deaths with their enchanting songs.

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Related Concepts

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1. father: A male parent. Synonym of sire.

2. ancestor: A person who lived before and is related by blood or marriage to someone else.

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, a sire is often depicted as a powerful and protective figure, such as a father god or a king. In some stories, a sire is also used to refer to the father of a legendary creature, such as a dragon or a unicorn.

How to Memorize "sire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong, protective male figure. Imagine a lion as a sire, caring for his cubs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sire' with the word 'father'. Remember that a sire is a male parent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sire's Rule': S-Strong, I-Important, R-Responsible, E-Effective.

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