SEIGNIOR

Etymology

Noun

seignior (plural seigniors)

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.

Anagrams

• Nigerois, origines

Source: Wiktionary


Seign"ior, n. Etym: [OF. seignor, F. seigneur, cf. It. signore, Sp. señor from an objective case of L. senier elder. See Senior.]

1. A lord; the lord of a manor.

2. A title of honor or of address in the South of Europe, corresponding to Sir or Mr. in English. Grand Seignior, the sultan of Turkey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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