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Sirrah

Sirrah Meaning & Definition
Sirrah Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sirrah?

[n] formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger

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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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