(history) A French feudal lord; a noble. / The hereditary feudal ruler of Sark. / (Canada) A landowner in Canada; the holder of a seigneurie. / A hereditary title in the Bailiwick of Jersey.

plural of seigneur

true gentleman, dignified man

The supposed right of the feudal lord to deflower the maiden bride of one of his subjects.

Alternative form of droit de seigneur

Manorialism; feudalism.

Of or relating to a seigneur or to seigneurialism. / Befitting a seigneur.

(history) An area governed by a seigneur (French noble). / (Canada) The estate of a seigneur. / (Channel Islands) The official residence of a Seigneur.

plural of seigneurie

Alternative form of seigniorage