1sire 
/ˈsajɚ/ noun
plural sires /ˈsajɚ/ noun 1 [noncount] — used formerly to address a man of rank or authority (such as a king or lord) ▪ Your horses are ready, sire. [=my lord] 2 [count] technical : a male parent of some animals (such as dogs and horses)
▪ the foal's sire — compare 3dam
▪ the foal's sire — compare 3dam
