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sirrah |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sirrah \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.'' From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: sirrah n : formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
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