Formal address to a schoolmaster (3)

I believe the answer is:

sir

(Other definitions for sir that I've seen before include "Gentleman's form of address" , "Title for knight or teacher" , "Male title of respect" , "Male form of address" , "Title of 1 across" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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