[ˈsʌɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the male parent of an animal, especially a stallion or bull kept for breeding
(e.g: the sire is one of the country's top thoroughbred stallions)

- a respectful form of address for someone of high social status, especially a king


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in sire): from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior (see senior). sire dates from the early 16th century

[ˈsʌɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a male animal, especially a stallion) cause the birth of
(e.g: Castor twice sired two champions in a litter)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (in sire): from Old French, from an alteration of Latin senior (see senior). sire dates from the early 16th century