sirrah

Meaning

Noun

  • a term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern day equivalent would be "little man".

Origin

  • Attested circa 1520-30, and used in Shakespeare. Extended form of sir; source of final vowel is unclear. See also siree.

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