Monseigneur
Americannoun
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a French title of honor given to princes, bishops, and other persons of eminence.
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a person bearing this title.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Monseigneur
1590–1600; < French: my lord; see seigneur
Example Sentences
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Marc, as he was known to his colleagues and friends, had a real artistic flair, devoting most of his free time to painting,” said his colleague Monseigneur Bruno Valentin, Auxiliary Bishop of Versailles.
From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2020
“Many citizens today live in fear, even if they do not say so aloud,” says Monseigneur Joachim Ntahondereye, president of the Burundian Council of Bishops.
From Economist • May 17, 2018
"Congratulations on your independence, Monseigneur," replied Warrant Officer Ralph McCullough, the group's senior member.
From Time Magazine Archive
The militant mourners were young, cane-swinging stalwarts of the Action Franchise, supporters of the restoration as King of France of Monseigneur le Due de Guise, an exile in Belgium.
From Time Magazine Archive
You took us in finely with your tale of Monseigneur, and his commission, and your commission, and the rest.
From Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France by Weyman, Stanley J.
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