seignior

== English == === Alternative forms === seigneur, sieur seigniour (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle English senyour, from Old French seignor, seignior, from Latin senior, seniōrem. Doublet of seigneur, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, sir, and sire. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈseɪnjə/ enPR: sēnʹ-yûr (US) IPA(key): /ˈsiːnjɚ/ === Noun === 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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== grand seignior === Anagrams === Nigerois, origines