First Known Use: 1602
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monseigneur
noun mon·sei·gneur \ˌmōⁿ-ˌsān-ˈyər\
plural mes·sei·gneurs \ˌmā-ˌsān-ˈyər(z)\
Definition of MONSEIGNEUR
: a French dignitary (as a prince or prelate) —used as a title preceding a title of office or rank
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Origin of MONSEIGNEUR
French, literally, my lord
Rhymes with MONSEIGNEUR
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