Associations to the word «Seigneur»

Wiktionary

SEIGNEUR, noun. (French history) A feudal lord; a noble.
SEIGNEUR, noun. The hereditary feudal ruler of Sark.
SEIGNEUR, noun. A landowner in Canada; the holder of a seigneurie.

Dictionary definition

SEIGNEUR, noun. A man of rank in the ancient regime.

Wise words

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