Where does “seigneurie” come from?
seigneurie (English) comes from French seigneurie, from Old French signorie.
seigneurie (English): An area governed by a seigneur; The estate of a...
Definitions
- An area governed by a seigneur; The estate of a...
Ancestry of “seigneurie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | seigneurie | fiefdom, seigniory, lordship; feudal manor |
| 2 | Old French | signorie | — |
Words derived from “seigneurie”