seignior

noun

sei·gnior sān-ˈyȯr

ˈsān-ˌyȯr

Synonyms of seignior next

: seigneur sense 1

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Terence had really identified very much with being the grand seignior. —

Clark Collis, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2021

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Etymology

Middle English seygnour, from Anglo-French seignur, from Medieval Latin senior

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seignior was in the 14th century

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“Seignior.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seignior. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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seignior

noun

sei·gnior sān-ˈyȯ(ə)r

ˈsān-ˌyȯ(ə)r

: a man of rank or authority

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