KJV dictionary & concordance

sir

Meaning of “sir”

A respectful form of address to a man or male superior, similar to lord or master in polite address.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

12 occurrences12 verses4 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 43:20

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KJV PCE

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Genesis 43:20 · retained source text

And said, O Sir, we came indeed downe at the first time to buy food.

1611 marginal noteHeb. comming downe we came downe.

1611 marginal noteCha. 42.3

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Historical English dictionary sources

A respectful form of address to a man, properly related to lord or master.

volume 2, leaf 602, column 2 (main_dictionary)