sirrah
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɹə/
name
Etymology: From Arabic سُرَّة (surra, “navel”).
- Synonym of Alpheratz.
noun
Etymology: An extended form of sir; the source of the final vowel is unclear. See also siree.
- A term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern-day equivalent would be "little man".
“Kemp. Yea marry, let them come before mee, what is your name, friend? / Bor. Borachio. / Kem. Pray write downe Borachio. Yours ſirra. / Con. I am a Gentleman ſir, and my name is Conrade.”
“VVhat ſay you to a leg of Beef novv, ſirha?”