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noun
A feudal lord; a nobleman who held his lands by feudal grant; any lord (holder) of a manor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A title of respect, formerly corresponding (especially in France) approximately to Sir.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: feudal lord, seigneur
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: overlord, master, lord
Narrower terms: liege, liege lord
History
From Middle English senyour, from Old French seignor, seignior, from Latin senior, seniōrem. Doublet of seigneur, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, sir, and sire.
