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sir

sir

 
 
pronunciation:
suhr
part of speech: noun
definition 1: (often capitalized) a form of address for a man, usually used in place of his name.
Excuse me, sir, do you know the time?
definition 2: (capitalized) a title of honor for a knight used with his name.
Sir Walter Raleigh was made a knight by Queen Elizabeth I.