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