what does sire mean?
SIRE as NOUN
- Meaning
- male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- keep the faith of our forefathers
Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
SIRE as VERB
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- Abraham begot Isaac
- Men often father children but don”t recognize them
Hypernyms(s) sire is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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