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Sirrah

//ˈsɪɹə// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of Alpheratz.
Noun
  1. 1
    A term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern-day equivalent would be "little man". obsolete

    "Kemp. Yea marry, let them come before mee, what is your name, friend? / Bor. Borachio. / Kem. Pray write downe Borachio. Yours ſirra. / Con. I am a Gentleman ſir, and my name is Conrade."

  2. 2
    formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

An extended form of sir; the source of the final vowel is unclear. See also siree.

Etymology 2

From Arabic سُرَّة (surra, “navel”).

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