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signor

noun si·gnor \ sēn-ˈyȯr \
variants: or less commonly signior play \sēn-ˈyȯr\

Definition of signor

plural signors or signori play \sēn-ˈyȯr-(ˌ)ē\ also signiors
: an Italian man usually of rank or gentility —used as a title equivalent to Mr.

Origin and Etymology of signor

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

Other Forms of Address Terms

appellation, beatitude, brethren, emeritus, esquire, sire, sous

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