monseigneur

noun

mon·​sei·​gneur ˌmōⁿ-ˌsān-ˈyər How to pronounce monseigneur (audio)
plural messeigneurs ˌmā-ˌsān-ˈyər(z) How to pronounce monseigneur (audio)
: a French dignitary (such as a prince or prelate)
used as a title preceding a title of office or rank

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, my lord

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of monseigneur was in 1561

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Cite this Entry

“Monseigneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monseigneur. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

monseigneur

noun
mon·​sei·​gneur ˌmōn-ˌsān-ˈyər How to pronounce monseigneur (audio)
plural messeigneurs ˌmā-ˌsān-ˈyər(z) How to pronounce monseigneur (audio)
: a high-ranking Frenchman (as a prince or archbishop)
used as a title before a title of office or rank

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