senhor
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se·nhor

noun \si-ˈnyr\
plural senhors or se·nho·res \-ˈnyr-ēsh, -ēzh, -ēs, -ēz\

Definition of SENHOR

: a Portuguese or Brazilian man —used as a title equivalent to Mr.

Origin of SENHOR

Portuguese, from Medieval Latin senior superior, lord, from Latin, adjective, elder
First Known Use: 1795

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