sir
Значение (English)
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- A man of a higher rank or position.
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
- A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
Synonyms
my lord
that’s right
as you please
important person
that is not right
prominent figure
Old gentleman
dear employer
Частота
Произносится как (IPA)
/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/
Etymology (English)
From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master, sir, lord”), from Latin senior (“older, elder”), from senex (“old”). Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, signore, and sire.
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