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sirrah

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

Françaissirrah
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हिन्दीअरे
മലയാളംഎടാ
සිංහලඅඩෝ
தமிழ்டேய்
Türkçekardeş

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
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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