Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seignior

Noun

/ˈseɪn.jər/

Definition

A title of nobility or a lord in feudal systems, often referring to the lord of a manor.

Examples

The seignior of the estate managed all the agricultural production on the land.
During medieval times, the seignior had the right to collect taxes from the peasants living on his land.

Meaning

Seignior refers to a person of high status, particularly one who has control over land or a domain, especially during the feudal era. It implies a position of authority and dependency among the tenants or subjects under their rule.