seignior

• Título histórico de nobreza para um homem de alta posição ou autoridade, especialmente um senhor feudal que exercia poder sobre terras e vassalos.

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.

   Senhor feudal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfeudal lordliegelordoverlordseigneursuzerain