Sir Horace Vere, his brother, was the principal in the active part.
Bacon.
3. An English rendering of the LAtin Dominus, the academical title of a
bachelor of arts; -- formerly colloquially, and sometimes
contemptuously, applied to the clergy. Nares.
Instead of a faithful and painful teacher, they hire a Sir John,
which hath better skill in playing at tables, or in keeping of a
garden, than in God's word.
Latimer.
4. A respectful title, used in addressing a man, without being prefixed
to his name; -- used especially in speaking to elders or superiors;
sometimes, also, used in the way of emphatic formality. "What's that to
you, sir?" Sheridan.
Anciently, this title, was often used when a person was addressed as a
man holding a certain office, or following a certain business. "Sir man
of law." "Sir parish priest." Chaucer.
Sir reverance. See under Reverence, n.
Si*ras"kier (?), n. See Seraskier.
Si*ras"kier*ate (?), n. See Seraskierate.
Sir*bo"ni*an (?), a. See Serbonian.
Sir*car" (?), n. [Hind. & Per. sarkr a superintendant, overseer, chief;
Per. sar the head + kr action, work.] 1. A Hindoo clerk or accountant.
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