SIGNOR

signor, signior

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

signor (plural signors or signori)

A courtesy title for a man of Italian origin.

Anagrams

• Gorins, O-rings, girons, grison, groins, rosing, soring

Source: Wiktionary


Si*gnor", Si*gno"re, n. Etym: [It. See Seignior.]

Definition: Sir; Mr; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians. Before a noun the form is Signor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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