■ noun
1》 a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
2》 a former British gold coin worth one pound sterling, now only minted for commemorative purposes.
■ adjective
1》 possessing supreme or ultimate power.
↘ archaic or literary possessing royal power and status.
2》 (of a nation or its affairs) acting or done independently and without outside interference.
3》 dated very good or effective.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr. soverain , based on L. super 'above'.