Messeigneurs
[French mey-se-nyœr]
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noun (sometimes lowercase)
plural of Monseigneur.
Monseigneur
or mon·sei·gneur
[mawn-se-nyœr]
noun, plural Mes·sei·gneurs [mey-se-nyœr] /meɪ sɛˈnyœr/.
Origin of Monseigneur
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Historical Examples of messeigneurs
"Hail, messeigneurs," said he, as he seated himself on the bed.
Sentimental Education, Volume IIGustave Flaubert
Messeigneurs the Cardinal de Lorraine and the Grand-master wish to speak to you in the council chamber.
Catherine de' MediciHonore de Balzac
No, messeigneurs; it is several weeks since the Chevalier Passedix has been here.
The Bath Keepers, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume VII)Charles Paul de Kock
Well, messeigneurs, do as you please; my first duty is to satisfy my customers.
The Bath Keepers, v.1 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume VII)Charles Paul de Kock
Il desireroit qu'il pleust au Roy mener Boulogne, messeigneurs ses enfans pour les veoir.
The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3)James Anthony Froude
Messeigneurs
noun
Monseigneur
noun plural Messeigneurs (mesɛɲœr)
Word Origin for Monseigneur
literally: my lord
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