With common nouns, = sir, n. 6. Obsolete.
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释义 | the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > courtesy > courteous forms of address or title > [noun] > title > for a man > used with profession (5) sirec1290 With common nouns, = sir, n. 6. Obsolete. sir1297 Placed before a common noun, and forming with it a term of address, as Sir clerk, Sir king, Sir knight, etc. Now archaic. mastera1470 A title of rank or respect prefixed to a personal name or designation. Prefixed to a title of office or occupation. Now archaic and English regional. goodman1484 As a title of courtesy or respect. Frequently with capital initial. Cf. goodwife, n. 1a. Prefixed to an occupational title. Obsolete. goody1582 = goodman, n. 4a. |
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