sovereyn

Middle English

/sɔv(ə)ˈrɛi̯n/

adj
Definitions
  • Famous, awesome, amazing; worthy of respect.
  • Having absolute, ultimate, or total control; all-powerful.
  • Having the highest possible rank; top-ranking, executive.
  • Fantastic, superior, phenomenal; the best.
  • Related to the skies, atmosphere, or space.
  • Total, exceptionless, absolute; with no exception.
  • Useful, efficacious; having great effect or potency.
  • Predominant, preeminent; exceeding all others.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French soverain derived from Latin *superānus.

Origin

Latin

*superānus

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