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sir

noun as in a title of address

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District Judge Wain told MrJafari: "Please stand, sir. The matter having been withdrawn, you are free to go."

From BBC

“Thanks, sir, appreciate all the help,” the analyst said to the helicopter pilot.

“How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?”

From Salon

The Oscar winner and the former football England captain are among 19 new sirs, while 21 damehoods have been announced, including singer and actress Elaine Paige and Regeneration novelist Pat Barker.

From BBC

The officers bent one of Padilla’s arms behind his back and attached a handcuff, then said, “Other hand, sir? Other hand.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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