signory

[ seen-yuh-ree ]

noun

, plural si·gno·ries.

1. a variant of seigniory.

signory

/ ˈsiːnjərɪ /

noun

1. See seigniory
   a variant spelling of seigniory

Example Sentences

In recognition of his services the Venetian Signory conferred the title of nobility upon him, with a palace and a pension.

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The Florentine Signory, however, stated that they would have nothing to do with the matter.

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The power of the plebeians was thus increased and that of the Signory weakened.

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Marino Zorzi, the new Venetian ambassador, first mentioned the project to his signory November 26th.

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The Guelphs sought refuge in neighbouring castles, whither reinforcements reached them from the Florentine Signory.

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