Sire Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of SIRE

1

[noncount]

— used formerly to address a man of rank or authority (such as a king or lord)

• Your horses are ready, sire. [=_my lord_]

2

[count]

technical

:

a male parent of some animals (such as dogs and horses)

• the foal's sire

— compare 3dam

Britannica Dictionary definition of SIRE

[+ object]

1

of an animal

:

to become the father of (an animal)

• The horse sired several champion racers.

2

old-fashioned

:

to become the father of (a child)

• He sired [=_fathered_] six children.