Definition of sir

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Sir (n.) 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..

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Yawn :: Yawn (v. i.) To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning; as, to yawn for fat livings..
Sincere :: Sincere (superl.) Being in reality what it appears to be; having a character which corresponds with the appearance; not falsely assumed; genuine; true; real; as, a sincere desire for knowledge; a sincere contempt for meanness..
Knight :: Knight (n.) One on whom knighthood, a dignity next below that of baronet, is conferred by the sovereign, entitling him to be addressed as Sir; as, Sir John..
Dysentery :: Dysentery (n.) A disease attended with inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum, and characterized by griping pains, constant desire to evacuate the bowels, and the discharge of mucus and blood..
Concupiscible :: Concupiscible (a.) Exciting to, or liable to be affected by, concupiscence; provoking lustful desires..
Siren :: Siren (n.) A mermaid.
Mean :: Mean (n.) That through which, or by the help of which, an end is attained; something tending to an object desired; intermediate agency or measure; necessary condition or coagent; instrument..
Wishful :: Wishful (a.) Having desire, or ardent desire; longing..
Crave :: Crave (v. i.) To desire strongly; to feel an insatiable longing; as, a craving appetite..
Predesignate :: Predesignate (a.) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated..
Inclined :: Inclined (p. p. & a.) Having a leaning or tendency towards, or away from, a thing; disposed or moved by wish, desire, or judgment; as, a man inclined to virtue..
Vocally :: Vocally (adv.) In words; verbally; as, to express desires vocally..
Long :: Long (a.) To feel a strong or morbid desire or craving; to wish for something with eagerness; -- followed by an infinitive, or by after or for..
Clique :: Clique (v. i.) To To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot; -- used with together.
Obsequious :: Obsequious (a.) Promptly obedient, or submissive, to the will of another; compliant; yielding to the desires of another; devoted..
Longly :: Longly (adv.) With longing desire.
Plummy :: Plummy (a.) Of the nature of a plum; desirable; profitable; advantageous.
Sirenian :: Sirenian (n.) Any species of Sirenia.
Willing :: Willing (v. t.) Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired..
Proud :: Proud (superl.) Excited by sexual desire; -- applied particularly to the females of some animals.
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