Etymology

sirrah

sir·rah
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Today it means: A term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern-day equivalent would be "little man". Full definition →

First used c. 1520-1530Arabic سُرَّة
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sirrah · noun1

An extended form of sir; the source of the final vowel is unclear. See also siree.

Sirrah · proper noun2

  1. Arabic · derived fromسُرَّة“navel”
  2. English todaySirrah

From Arabic سُرَّة (surra, “navel”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from c. 1520-1530 A term of address to an inferior male or more commonly a child. A modern-day equivalent would be "little man".

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