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seignior

seig·nior

UK/ˈseɪnjə/ US/ˈsiːnjɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a man of rank in the ancien regime

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • grand seignior

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