Messeigneurs
[French mey-se-nyœr]
- plural of Monseigneur.
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Monseigneur
or mon·sei·gneur
[mawn-se-nyœr]
- a French title of honor given to princes, bishops, and other persons of eminence.
- a person bearing this title.
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Origin of Monseigneur
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Historical Examples
"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
- the plural of Monseigneur
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Monseigneur
- a title given to French bishops, prelates, and princesAbbreviation: Mgr
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Word Origin
literally: my lord
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Word Origin and History for messeigneurs
monseigneur
n.
c.1600, from French monseigneur (12c.), title of honor equivalent to "my lord," from mon "my" (from Latin meum) + seigneur "lord," from Latin seniorem, accusative of senior "older" (see senior (adj.)). Plural messeigneurs.
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