About The Word Sirrah
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Sirrah
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What's The Definition Of Sirrah?
[n] formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sirrah: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sirrah: See Also | male | male person Sirrah In Webster's Dictionary \Sir"rah\, n. [Probably from Icel. s[=i]ra, fr. F. sire.
See {Sir}.]
A term of address implying inferiority and used in anger,
contempt, reproach, or disrespectful familiarity, addressed
to a man or boy, but sometimes to a woman. In sililoquies
often preceded by ah. Not used in the plural. ``Ah, sirrah
mistress.''
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