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Meaning of sirrah | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈsɪɹə

Definitions

  1. A term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern-day equivalent would be "little man".
  2. Synonym of Alpheratz.

Equivalents

Deutsch Bursche Knabe
Français sirrah
हिन्दी अरे
മലയാളം എടാ
සිංහල අඩෝ
தமிழ் டேய்
Türkçe kardeş

Examples

“Kemp. Yea marry, let them come before mee, what is your name, friend? / Bor. Borachio. / Kem. Pray write downe Borachio. Yours ſirra. / Con. I am a Gentleman ſir, and my name is Conrade.”
“VVhat ſay you to a leg of Beef novv, ſirha?”

CEFR level

C2
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