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n. - Male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse; The founder of a family; A title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority v. - Make children.

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  • The sire is the highest of deities with his children.
  • Now the cause of her slaying her sire was as follows.
  • I believe his sire was a Belmont winner, if memory serves.
  • "You should say only that your sire is the lord of Norbruel."
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