Middle English, from Anglo-French, lord, feudal superior, from vulgar Latin *seior, variation of Latin senior older â more at senior From Middle English sire, from Old French sire, the nominative singular of lord; From the Latin senior, from senex. Duplicate of Senior, Lord, Seignior, Sir and Sir. From Old French sire (nominative form), from vulgar Latin *seior (used as a greeting), a contracted form of senior Latin (cf. French seigneur, derived from the accusative form), possibly influenced by maior. Duplicate by Senior. I doubt it, Sire, and I advise you to dismiss this permissive St. Luke, who is determined not to change. Father, the blood test improves the complexion, so mine should be good this morning. He was the one who deserved the punishment – not the victim with his disasters imposed by his wayward father. A three- to four-year-old child was shocked at the sight of his bib, tied to the neck of his bearded father. Infinitely better, sire; I feel very cheerful and ready for happiness and pleasure. From the old French sire, nominative singular of lord, from the Latin senior.
Duplicate by Senyour.