seignior

noun

sei·​gnior sān-ˈyȯr How to pronounce seignior (audio)
ˈsān-ˌyȯr
Synonyms of seigniornext
: seigneur sense 1

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Terence had really identified very much with being the grand seignior. —Clark Collis, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2021

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Etymology

Middle English seygnour, from Anglo-French seignur, from Medieval Latin senior

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seignior was in the 14th century

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seignior

noun
sei·​gnior sān-ˈyȯ(ə)r How to pronounce seignior (audio)
ˈsān-ˌyȯ(ə)r
: a man of rank or authority

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