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Sir
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(as the English of dominus) was the title adopted by priests, as "dom" by monks, and in consequence they were commonly called Sir Johns. There were three sirs — sir king, sir priest, and sir knight. At the Reformation it was the title of those in orders, but not graduated — those who had graduated being known as magisters (masters).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sir'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sir.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sir'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sir.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.