sirrah
/ˈsɪɹə/ · noun
Meaning
- A term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern-day equivalent would be "little man".
- Synonym of Alpheratz.
Etymology / origin
An extended form of sir; the source of the final vowel is unclear. See also siree.
- س ر ر(ar)→
- سُرَّة(ar)→
- sirrah (English)
- Relations: der, root
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