sir
/sɜɹ/ noun A1- A man of a higher rank or position.
- A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
- to a knight or other low member of the peerage. · Just be careful. He gets whingy now if you don't address him as Sir John.
- to a superior military officer. · Sir, yes sir.
- to a teacher. · Here's my report, sir.
- A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown. · Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?
Plural sirs
From the library
“Alas, sir, in the most unexpected manner.
“In a moment, sir,” answered Dantès, “and I’m with you.” Then calling to the crew, he said, “Let go!”
“I do not know, sir; it was to fulfil the last instructions of Captain Leclere, who, when dying, gave me a packet for Marshal Bertrand.”
“Why, it was he who spoke to me, sir,” said Dantès, with a smile.
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