sire sire /ˈsaɪɝ/

noun

1. Male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse  ( sire )
   male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse
    The horse's sire was a champion racer.
   The horse's sire was a champion racer.
   
   
2. The founder of a family  ( sire , forefather , father )
   the founder of a family
    Keep the faith of our forefathers
   keep the faith of our forefathers
   
   
3. [Archaic] A title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority  ( sire [Archaic] )
   a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
   

verb

1. () Make (offspring) by reproduction  ( engender , get , mother , beget [Archaic] , bring forth , father , generate , sire )
   make (offspring) by reproduction
    Abraham begot Isaac
   Abraham begot Isaac
    John fathered four daughters
   John fathered four daughters