SEIGNIORY


Meaning of SEIGNIORY in English

[ 'seɪnjəri ]

(also seigneury )

■ noun ( plural seigniories ) the position, authority, or domain of a feudal lord.

Origin

ME: from OFr. seignorie , from seigneur (see seigneur ).

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