vossignoria

Italian

Etymology

Univerbation of vostra (“your”, plural of respect) +‎ signoria (“lordship, ladyship”). Compare Sicilian vussìa.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vos.siɲ.ɲoˈri.a/
• Rhymes: -ia
• Hyphenation: vos‧si‧gno‧rì‧a

Noun

vossignoria f sg (singular only)

1. (honorific, dated) Your Lordship, Your Ladyship, Your Excellency

   Synonyms: vostra eccellenza, signoria vostra