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seigniory

Syllabification: (seign·ior·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈsānyərē/

(also seigneury)
Definition of seigniory

noun (plural seigniories)

  • a feudal lordship; the position, authority, or domain of a feudal lord.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French seignorie, from seigneur (see seigneur)

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