sire
     n 1: a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and
          authority
     2: the founder of a family; "keep the faith of our forefathers"
        [syn: {forefather}, {father}]
     3: male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such
        as a horse
     v : make children; "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father
         children but don't recognize them" [syn: {beget}, {get},
         {engender}, {father}, {mother}, {generate}, {bring forth}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0