mon·sei·gneur
| \ ˌmōⁿ-ˌsān-ˈyər
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plural messeigneurs\
ˌmā-ˌsān-ˈyər(z)
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Definition of monseigneur
: a French dignitary (such as a prince or prelate)
—used as a title preceding a title of office or rank
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“Monseigneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monseigneur. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of monseigneur was in 1561
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