What is a tittle of respect formerly used in speaking to elders and superiors, but now only in addressing a sovereign called?
sire — A tittle of respect formerly used in speaking to elders and superiors, but now only in addressing a sovereign. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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