sirrah
/ˈsɪrə/
noun
- An archaic term used to address a man or boy, often in a commanding or contemptuous way.
- In Shakespeare's play, a nobleman calls a servant 'sirrah' to show his authority.
- The king pointed at the messenger and said, 'Sirrah, deliver my message at once.'
- The old story had the captain shouting, 'Sirrah, mind your manners!'