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SEIGNIORY

\sˈe͡ɪni͡əɹi], \sˈe‍ɪni‍əɹi], \s_ˈeɪ_n_iə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of SEIGNIORY

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Authority or domain of a seignior; manor.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A lordship; a manor.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A lordship; manorial power or authority; in Lower Canada, the right of feudal superiority.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Power or authority of a lord; dominion;â€”a lordship; a manor.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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