Pater vs Sir - What's the difference?
pater | sir |
A man of a higher rank or position.
An address to a military superior of either sex.
An address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown.
(colloquial) yes or no.
To address (someone) using "sir".
As nouns the difference between pater and sir
is that pater is father while sir is garlic (plant).pater
English
Derived terms
* paternal * paternity * patricide * patrilineage * patrilineal * patrimony * pater familiasSee also
* mater * padre * patricianAnagrams
* ----sir
English
Noun
- Yes sir .
- Excuse me, sir , could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is?
Derived terms
* sirrah * sirree * sireeVerb
(sirr)- "Right this way, sir." — "You don't have to sir me."
- He sirred me! Do I really look that masculine just because I'm wearing a tie?