What does SIRES mean?

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sires (noun, verb)

Definitions

noun: male parent of an animal, especially a horse; a respectful term of address to someone of superior social status or rank.

verb: (of a male animal) father offspring; be the male parent of (offspring).

Pronunciations

US: /saɪrz/

UK: /saɪəz/

Origin and Usage

The word "sires" originated from the Old French word "seigneur", meaning lord or master. It was commonly used in Middle English as a respectful term of address to someone of superior social status or rank. In modern usage, "sires" is primarily used in the context of animal breeding, referring to the male parent of an animal, especially a horse.

Synonyms

father, male parent, stallion, stud

Related Words

riser, siren, rises, sizer, seres

Example Sentences

Noun: The champion racehorse was sired by a famous stallion.

Noun: The young prince addressed his father as "my liege" and "my sire".

Verb: The mare was sired by a Kentucky Derby winner.

Verb: The champion stallion sired many successful racehorses during his career.