SIGNIOR

signor, signior

(noun) used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

SIGNORE

signore

(noun) an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English ‘sir’; used separately (not prefixed to his name)

SIGNORA

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


Noun

signior (plural signiors)

Alternative form of signor

Anagrams

• 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



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