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sire/sigher

sire   (sīr)

Noun.

  • A father.
  • The male parent of an animal, especially a domesticated mammal such as a horse.
  • Archaic. A male ancestor; a forefather.
  • Archaic. A gentleman of rank.
  • Archaic. Used as a form of address for a superior, especially a king.

Verb. Transitive ., sired, sir·ing, sires.

  • To father; beget.

 

sigher

Noun

  • One who sighs.

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