sirrah Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun formerly a contemptuous term of address to an inferior man or boy; often used in anger
WordNet
Sir"rah noun
Etymology
Probably from Icel.Definitions
A term of address implying inferiority and used in anger, contempt, reproach, or disrespectful familiarity, addressed to a man or boy, but sometimes to a woman. In sililoquies often preceded by ah. Not used in the plural. "Ah, sirrah mistress."archaic Beau & Fl.Go, sirrah, to my cell. Shak.