Sires
/ˈsaɪərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Male parent, especially of an animal, relevant in legal contexts like inheritance and breeding rights.
The court considered the rights of the sires in determining animal ownership.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of sire, meaning to father offspring, often used in pedigree and lineage contexts.
The stallion sires many champion horses each year.
Forms
- sire
- sired
- siring
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Commentary
Primarily used in animal breeding and inheritance law; distinguish between noun and verb forms when drafting.
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