signorino

[seen-yaw-ree-noh; Italian see-nyaw-ree-naw]

noun, plural si·gno·ri·nos, Italian si·gno·ri·ni

[see-nyaw-ree-nee] /ˌsi nyɔˈri ni/.

a conventional Italian title of respect for a young man.

Origin of signorino

1325–75; < Italian; diminutive of signore signore1; see -ine¹

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Examples from the Web for signorino

Historical Examples of signorino

Signorino Marchesino, I do when I have any soldi to buy them with.
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens
There is that strange lady from the Prado that you took him to see, Signorino.
The Arrow of Gold
Joseph Conrad
“Oh, no, signorino—at least—I am not sure,” the man faltered.
Olive in Italy
Moray Dalton
There were no ghosts, but what was the signorino doing all this while in an empty house?
Olive in Italy
Moray Dalton
The signorino is an American and he has an unpronounceable name.
Olive in Italy
Moray Dalton