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signor

noun
si·gnor | \sēn-ˈyȯr \
variants: or less commonly signior \sēn-ˈyȯr \
plural signors or signori\sēn-ˈyȯr-(ˌ)ē \ also signiors

Definition of signor 

: an Italian man usually of rank or gentility —used as a title equivalent to Mr.

First Known Use of signor

1539, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for signor

Italian signore, signor, from Medieval Latin senior superior, lord — more at senor

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