English Explanatory Dictionary

seignior

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feudal lord; a nobleman who held his lands by feudal grant; any lord (holder) of a manor.
  2. A title of respect, formerly corresponding (especially in France) approximately to Sir.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪnjə/ sēnʹ-yûr LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seignior.wav /ˈsiːnjɚ/

Word forms

seignior seigniors seigneur sieur seigniour

Etymology

From Middle English senyour, from Old French seignor, seignior, from Latin senior, seniōrem. Doublet of seigneur, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, sir, and sire.

Related words

grand seignior

Derived words

seignioral seigniorial seigniorize seigniorship
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