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seigniory
[ seen-yuh-ree ]
noun
- the power or authority of a seignior.
- History/Historical. a lord's domain.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of seigniory1
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Example Sentences
The bailiff, justiciary of the seigniory, had just arrived at the village, accompanied with five or six armed men.
The autumn sun cast its last rays upon one of the villages of the seigniory of Plouernel.
Yes, notwithstanding you could have chosen from the serfs of the seigniory a companion who would not have been deformed.
He then rejoined the travelers, who were proceeding along the road of the seigniory of Plouernel.
The latter had just reached the age of knighthood, a glorious event, so dearly paid for by the serfs of the seigniory.
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