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For example, all male members of the [[Quorum of Twelve]] had the title of Sire, such as [[Uri|Sire Uri]] or [[Domra|Sire Domra]]. | For example, all male members of the [[Quorum of Twelve]] had the title of Sire, such as [[Uri|Sire Uri]] or [[Domra|Sire Domra]]. | ||
"Sire" is | "Sire" is similar to the use of the title "Sir" as an honorific of British knighthood. Only British subjects can use the "Sir" article, such as author [[Wikipedia:Arthur Conan Doyle|Sir Arthur Conan Doyle]], or actor Sir [[Wikipedia:Sean Connery|Sean Connery]]. | ||
The female equivalent of the honorary title of Sire is "[[Siress]]." | The female equivalent of the honorary title of Sire is "[[Siress]]." | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:09, 19 February 2009
Sire is a Colonial title used to denote males of some important stature.
For example, all male members of the Quorum of Twelve had the title of Sire, such as Sire Uri or Sire Domra.
"Sire" is similar to the use of the title "Sir" as an honorific of British knighthood. Only British subjects can use the "Sir" article, such as author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, or actor Sir Sean Connery.
The female equivalent of the honorary title of Sire is "Siress."