sovereynte

Middle English

/sɔv(ə)ˈrɛi̯n(ə)teː/

noun
Definitions
  • Total control or rulership; sovereignty, domination.
  • The control and supervision vested in a royal title.
  • Greatness, outstandingness, notability, profusion.
  • (rare) Divine power, control or might.
  • (rare) A office or position granting sovereignty.

Etymology

Borrowed from sovereyneté affix from Middle English sovereyn.

Origin

Middle English

sovereyn

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