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Definition of Sirrah
1. Noun. Formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger.
Definition of Sirrah
1. n. A term of address implying inferiority and used in anger, contempt, reproach, or disrespectful familiarity, addressed to a man or boy, but sometimes to a woman. In sililoquies often preceded by ah. Not used in the plural.
Definition of Sirrah
1. Proper noun. (star) an alternative name for the star Alpheratz, or Alpha Andromedae ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete) a term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern day equivalent would be "little man". ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sirrah
1. a form of address used to inferiors [n -S]
Medical Definition of Sirrah
1. A term of address implying inferiority and used in anger, contempt, reproach, or disrespectful familiarity, addressed to a man or boy, but sometimes to a woman. In sililoquies often preceded by ah. Not used in the plural. "Ah, sirrah mistress." "Go, sirrah, to my cell." (Shak) Origin: Probably from Icel. Sira, fr. F. Sire. See Sir. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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