Sired: meaning, definitions and examples
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sired
[ saษชษrd ]
animal reproduction
The word 'sired' is the past tense of the verb 'sire', which means to beget or produce offspring, particularly with reference to animals. It is often used in the context of breeding, especially in reference to male animals such as stallions or dogs. When an animal is said to have 'sired' another, it indicates that it is the biological father of the offspring. This term is commonly used in discussions involving pedigree and lineage within animal breeding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stallion sired many champion foals.
- His dog sired a litter of puppies.
- This bull sired countless calves over his lifetime.
Translations
Translations of the word "sired" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pai
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vater
๐ฎ๐ฉ ayah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐััะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ojciec
๐ฏ๐ต ็ถ
๐ซ๐ท pรจre
๐ช๐ธ padre
๐น๐ท baba
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจ
๐จ๐ฟ otec
๐ธ๐ฐ otec
๐จ๐ณ ็ถไบฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ faรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ata
๐ฒ๐ฝ padre
Etymology
The term 'sire' originates from the Old French word 'sire', which meant 'lord' or 'master'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'senior', meaning 'older' or 'elder', used as a form of respect. The use of 'sire' in the context of animal breeding likely evolved from its connotations of authority and lineage, suggesting a connection between the male parent and its offspring. The verb form 'sire' became prominent in the 19th century, especially in horse breeding, as the importance of lineage and heritage gained recognition. By the late 20th century, the use of 'sired' expanded to encompass various types of animals, reinforcing the concept of paternal lineage in breeding discussions.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,334, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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