seignior

English

Alternative forms

seigneur, sieur
seigniour (obsolete)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈseɪnjə/ enPR: sēnʹ-yûr
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈsiːnjɚ/

Noun

seignior (plural seigniors)

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

Related terms

grand seignior

Anagrams

Nigerois, origines

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