seigneur — meaning in English

English meaning

• lord noun A man who holds a title of nobility, or a ruler with power over others.
• sir noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
• squire noun Historically, a young nobleman who served and assisted a knight.

Senses

seigneur is used for these senses in English:

• good Lord An exclamation of amazement or disapproval.
• good heavens (dated, exclamation) An exclamation of surprise or shock.
• lord One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
• squire A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.

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.

sir — full definition

1. noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
2. noun The title used before the first name of a knight.

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