signor, signior
(noun) used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
signore
(noun) an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English ‘sir’; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
Signora
(noun) an Italian title or form of address for a married woman
signora
(noun) an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
Source: WordNet® 3.1
signior (plural signiors)
Alternative form of signor
• origins, signori
Source: Wiktionary
Sign"ior, n.
Definition: Sir; Mr. The English form and pronunciation for the Italian Signor and the Spanish Señor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 May 2025
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
