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Hrsanei Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Sire
Hi.
What does sire mean in everyday English?
Dictionaries suggest that it is an archaic word used for kings. Is it as so? Doesn't have any other meanings?
I have heard the word used in some movies in contexts in which it meant sth like buddy, bloke, dude or sir.
Ex. Hi sire. How are you doing?
Do I hold the right impression about this word?
Thank you very much.
What does sire mean in everyday English?
Dictionaries suggest that it is an archaic word used for kings. Is it as so? Doesn't have any other meanings?
I have heard the word used in some movies in contexts in which it meant sth like buddy, bloke, dude or sir.
Ex. Hi sire. How are you doing?
Do I hold the right impression about this word?
Thank you very much.
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It can be used in the context you are suggesting, but might be a bit unusual. " I hope this helps. -S
- It can be used in the context you are suggesting, but might be a bit unusual.
- " I hope this helps.
- -S
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It can be used in the context you are suggesting, but might be a bit unusual. It can also be used as a verb meaning the same as "to father," (regarding procreation) such as in "That bull has sired 2 calves this season."
I hope this helps.
-S
I hope this helps.
-S
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Hi sbolton.
Thanks for your response.
Does it sound natural to your ears if you hear this word in such contexts.
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Thanks for your response.
Does it sound natural to your ears if you hear this word in such contexts.
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Yes- natural, if a little unusual. But I would have no trouble accepting it in this context and would think the speaker a somewhat witty.
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hrsaneiI have heard the word used in some movies in contexts in which it meant sth like buddy, bloke, dude or sir.Never heard it in the U.S. with that meaning.
Ex. Hi sire. How are you doing?
CJ
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Nobody uses "sire" in that way unless they're a) weird as **** or b) trying to seem weird as ****.
Or I guess c) they are at a Renaissance festival or something (but usually people at a Renaissance festival who talk that way fall under a) anyway).
Or I guess c) they are at a Renaissance festival or something (but usually people at a Renaissance festival who talk that way fall under a) anyway).
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Hi,
When I lived in England, a long time ago, people often said 'squire',
eg Morning, squire, didn't see you in the pub last night.
It was usually said casuallly with a bit of mild humour and jocularity.
When I lived in England, a long time ago, people often said 'squire',
eg Morning, squire, didn't see you in the pub last night.
It was usually said casuallly with a bit of mild humour and jocularity.
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CSnyderusually people at a Renaissance festival who talk that way fall under a) anyway
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