2007-02-16 23:55:57 · 8 answers · asked by mary m 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is a reduced form of the word sire from the middle ages and was used as a title before the forename of a knight or baronet.
2007-02-17 00:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
All knights are titled Sir. Women who have been knighted are referred to as Dame.
2007-02-17 09:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a throwback to medieval times when they were actual physical knights with the armour and such. They would be known as 'Sir' to show that they were superior to regular folk.
2007-02-17 09:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by Someguy234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called 'sir'
to affirm their high status compared to the lesser folk of the time...
it also springs from medievil times when etiquette required that you address your superiors with great respect...
and instead of standing their and saying Sir lord duke George of wiltshire....it was easier to call each other sir or dame saying grave if you forgot the name of the person you are speaking with....
2007-02-17 19:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Buster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are are knighted, they are called sir. Ladys that are knighted are called Dames'
2007-02-17 07:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are are knighted
2007-02-20 10:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chadders is right - it's a reduced form of Sire (sy-er) which was used for men of distinction way back when!
2007-02-18 05:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by Ross J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are knights...............
2007-02-19 12:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋