seignior

Meaning

1. (historical) 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.

Synonyms

feudal lord

seigneur

liege

lord

master

monsignor

principal

senor

signor

sir

Mister

signior

don

mesne lord

esquire

gentleman

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liege lord

monsieur

Translations

φεουδάρχης

senyor feudal

αυθέντης

αφέντης

κύριος

τιμαριώτης

χωροδεσπότης

châtelain

signore

feudatario

leenman

derebeyi

السّيّد

senyor

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈseɪnjə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: senyour

In summary

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