seignior
A feudal lord; a nobleman who held his lands by feudal grant; any lord of a manorA feudal lord; a nobleman who held his lands by feudal grant; any lord (holder) of a manor.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A feudal lord; a nobleman who held his lands by feudal grant; any lord (holder) of a manor.
A title of respect, formerly corresponding (especially in France) approximately to Sir.
- a man of rank in the ancient regime
Origin
From Middle English senyour, from Old French seignor, seignior, from Latin senior, seniōreFrom Middle English senyour, from Old French seignor, seignior, from Latin senior, seniōrem. Doublet of seigneur, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, sir, and sire.
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Forms
plural: seigniorsSynonyms
2 synonyms- a man of rank in the ancient regime:feudal lordseigneur
Word family
5 related wordsSee also
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