signory

noun

si·​gnory ˈsē-nyə-rē How to pronounce signory (audio)
variants or signiory
plural signories or signiories

Word History

Etymology

Middle English signorie, from Anglo-French seignurie

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of signory was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near signory

Cite this Entry

“Signory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signory. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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