sire

Noun

• male parent of an animal especially a domestic animal such as a horse

• the founder of a family
  • keep the faith of our forefathers
    

• a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority

Verb

• make children
  • Abraham begot Isaac
    
  • Men often father children but don't recognize them
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  forefather , father , beget , get , engender , mother , generate , bring forth