Seigniory Definition

sānyə-rē
seigniories
noun
seigniories
The dominion or estate of a seignior.
Webster's New World
The rights or authority of a feudal lord.
Webster's New World
A body of lords, esp. those of a medieval Italian republic.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Seigniory

Noun

Singular:
seigniory
Plural:
seigniories

Origin of Seigniory

  • Middle English seigniorie from Old French from seignor seignior seignior

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Old French signorie, from signor + -ie.

    From Wiktionary

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