Sire
/saɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) A male parent, especially a stallion or bull, recognized as the progenitor in breeding or inheritance contexts.
The sire of the horse passed on desirable traits to its offspring.
- (v.) To father offspring, especially in relation to animal breeding or lineage establishment.
The bull sired numerous calves during the breeding season.
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- sires
- sired
- siring
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'sire' is often used in livestock and inheritance law to establish lineage; it is less common in human legal parentage matters where terms like 'father' or 'paternity' predominate.
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