seignurie

Middle English

/ˈsɛːnjuriː(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • dominion, power
  • lordship, rulership
  • realm, domain
  • (rare) nobility, lords
  • (rare) comitatus, retainers

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French seignurie affix from Middle English senyour.

Origin

Middle English

senyour

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