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sirrah

/ˈsɪr.ə/

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noun

/ˈsɪr.ə/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, которое ранее использовалось как презрительное или гневное обращение к мужчине или мальчику низшего положения.

A noun that was formerly used as a contemptuous or angry term of address to an inferior man or boy.

  1. Contemptuous addressC2formalbritish

    A term used in the past to address a man or boy of lower social status, often expressing anger or contempt.

    ruПрезрительное обращение

    • "Come here, sirrah, and explain yourself!" the lord shouted.
    • The knight dismissed the servant with a curt "Begone, sirrah."
    • "Do not lie to me, sirrah," the magistrate warned.

    Synonymsfellowknaverascalroguevarlet