seignior Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a man of rank in the ancient regime
    feudal lord; seigneur.

WordNet

Seign"ior noun
Etymology
OF. seignor, F. seigneur, cf. It. signore, Sp. señor from an objective case of L. senier elder. See Senior.
Definitions
  1. A lord; the lord of a manor.
  2. A title of honor or of address in the South of Europe, corresponding to Sir or Mr. in English.

Webster 1913