seignior

• Исторический термин для человека высокого ранга или власти, особенно в феодальной системе старого режима.

A historical term for a man of rank or authority, particularly under the feudal system of the ancien régime.

1. C2formalbritish

   A man of high rank or authority, especially a feudal lord or landowner in the ancien régime.

   Феодальный сеньор

   • The seignior held vast lands and commanded the loyalty of his vassals.
   • In medieval France, the seignior collected taxes from the peasants.
   • The castle belonged to a powerful seignior who ruled the region.

   Synonymsfeudal lordliegelordoverlordseigneursuzerain