sirrah
(noun) formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sirrah (plural sirrahs)
(obsolete) a term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern day equivalent would be "little man".
• Harris, arrish, harris, rarish
Sirrah
(star) synonym of Alpheratz.
• Harris, arrish, harris, rarish
Source: Wiktionary
Sir"rah, n. Etym: [Probably from Icel. sira, fr. F. sire. See Sir.]
Definition: 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." Beau & Fl. Go, sirrah, to my cell. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 April 2024
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