English

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Etymology

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From French seigneuresse.

Noun

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seigneuresse (plural seigneuresses)

  1. female equivalent of seigneur
    1. The wife of a seigneur
    2. A female seigneur

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French

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Etymology

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From seigneur +‎ -esse (-ess).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /sɛ.ɲœ.ʁɛs/ ~ /se.ɲœ.ʁɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

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seigneuresse f (plural seigneuresses, masculine seigneur)

  1. female equivalent of seigneur
    1. the wife of a seigneur
    2. a female seigneur
    Synonym: seigneuse

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