Senyor — meaning in English

English meaning

• liege noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
• lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
• mister noun A title of respect used before a man's name, usually written "Mr."
• sir noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.

Senses

Senyor is used for these senses in English:

• liege A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
• mister Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.
• sir A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

liege — full definition

1. noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
2. adj Relating to the mutual duties between a feudal lord and his subjects; bound by loyalty and service.

lord — full definition

1. noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
2. noun A title used for members of the British peerage, or as a form of address for certain officials.
3. name A title for God or Jesus Christ in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition.
4. verb To act in a superior, bossy way toward others.

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