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senhor

noun
se·nhor | \si-ˈnyȯr \
plural senhors or senhores\si-ˈnyȯr-ēsh, -ēzh, -ēs, -ēz \

Definition of senhor 

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

First Known Use of senhor

1795, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for senhor

Portuguese, from Medieval Latin senior superior, lord, from Latin, adjective, elder

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