signor

[ seen-yawr, -yohr, sin-yawr, -yohr; Italian see-nyawr ]

noun

, plural si·gnors, Italian si·gno·ri [see-, nyaw, -, r, ee].

1. a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a man, either used separately or prefixed to the name. : Sig., sig.

signor

/ siɲˈɲor; ˈsiːnjɔː /

noun

1. an Italian man: usually used before a name as a title equivalent to Mr

Word History and Origins

Origin of signor¹

From Italian, dating back to 1570–80; signore ¹

Example Sentences

My dear Signor, he began, showing a large envelope bulging with newspaper clippings, I have brought the notices.

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Ladies and gentlemen, he falteringly said, Signor Diotti left his hotel at seven oclock and was driven to the Academy.

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That can scarcely be, for I do not remember of Signor Diotti telling me there was anything unusual about his violin.

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Then, bring here the griffin of Signor Astolfo, and let me mount en croupe, and go to my wife.

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At this announcement Signor Angiolino gave me a look of unfeigned surprise; he imagined that I was jesting.

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