sir

sir n

see sire, n.

1. Lord; don; chief; knight; baron; [fig.] priest; bachelor of arts; young male scholar preparing to be a minister; [respectful form of address to a beloved man.]
2. Dear; love; darling; [affectionate form of address to a beloved man.]
3. Superior; your Highness; [respectful form of address to the sun].
4. Sire; your Eminence; [respectful form of address to a king or prince.]
5. Master; Savior; Jesus; [respectful form of address to Deity or a heavenly being].
6. Mister; [respectful form of address to someone older or higher in status.]