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Added 9 October 2026

seignior

/ˈseɪnjə/ noun

Latin root: senior Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about seignior at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A man of rank in the ancient regime.

Origin

From Middle English senyour, from Old French seignor, seignior, from Latin senior, seniōrem. Doublet of seigneur, senhor, senior, señor, senyor, signore, sir, and sire.

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