Sir*dar" (?), n. [Hind. & Per. sardr a chief, general; sar the head,
top + dr holding, possessing.] A native chief in Hindostan; a headman.
Malcom.
Sire (?), n. [F. sire, originally, an older person. See Sir.] 1. A
lord, master, or other person in authority. See Sir. [Obs.]
Pain and distress, sickness and ire, And melancholy that angry
sire, Be of her palace senators.
Rom. of R.
2. A tittle of respect formerly used in speaking to elders and
superiors, but now only in addressing a sovereign.