Where does “signor” come from?
Signor comes from Italian signore, from Latin senior meaning "older," derived from Latin senex meaning "old man," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European sénos meaning "old."
signor (English): A courtesy title for a man of Italian origin
Definitions
- A courtesy title for a man of Italian origin
Ancestry of “signor”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | Signor | Mr; Form of signore when used before a person's... |