Seigneur

Pronunciation: /seɪnjɜːr/

Definitions of seigneur

noun a man of rank or authority

Example Sentences

A1 The seigneur of the castle welcomed the villagers with a feast.

A2 The seigneur was known for his generosity towards the townspeople.

B1 The seigneur's authority extended over the surrounding lands.

B2 The seigneur's court was a place of intrigue and political maneuvering.

C1 The seigneur's power and influence reached far and wide in the kingdom.

C2 The seigneur's reputation as a fair and just ruler was well-known throughout the realm.

Examples of seigneur in a Sentence

formal The seigneur of the manor was responsible for collecting taxes from the peasants.

informal The seigneur threw a lavish party at his estate last night.

slang Yo, did you see the seigneur's new ride? It's sick!

figurative She was considered the seigneur of the fashion world, always setting trends.

Grammatical Forms of seigneur

• past tense: seigned
• plural: seigneurs
• comparative: more seigneur
• superlative: most seigneur
• present tense: seigns
• future tense: will seign
• perfect tense: have seigned
• continuous tense: is seigning
• singular: seigneur
• positive degree: seigneur
• infinitive: to seigneur
• gerund: seigning
• participle: seigning

Origin and Evolution of seigneur

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'seigneur' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'senior' meaning 'elder or lord'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'seigneur' evolved to refer to a feudal lord or nobleman in medieval Europe, and later came to be used more broadly to refer to a man of high social standing or authority.