signor
noun
a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a man, either used separately or prefixed to the name. Sig., sig.
signori
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Giuseppe Prezzolini noted, “The fact that they had to lead such difficult lives, made of the signori keen observers of men.”
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2011
Owing to the dilatoriness of the signori they had been later in starting than was prudent.
From Aurora the Magnificent by Gertrude Hall Brownell
And see,—O, see, Clive,—that must be the—" "Datemi un carlino, signori, per l'amor di Dio.
From Among the Brigands by James De Mille
So we sat down to supper, and pretended to be signori just for that one evening.
From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various
"Buona sera, signori," he said, politely, thrusting the key into the lock without hesitation.
From Saracinesca by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
