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When did referring to someone as "sir" (or señor, seigneur, etc) as a means of conveying politeness/respect rather than nobility become the norm in places like the UK, France, or Spain?

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When did referring to someone as "sir" (or señor, seigneur, etc) as a means of conveying politeness/respect rather than nobility become the norm in places like the UK, France, or Spain?	170
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