Signory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsiːnjəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Signory is a noun meaning (now rare) A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship.
Meaning
(now rare) A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship.
More Meanings
- Overlordship, dominion.
- (now historical) A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.
Example Sentences
Such honour was done in thoſe dayes to men who profeſt the ſtudy of wiſdome and eloquence, not only in their own Country, but in other Lands, that Cities and Siniories heard them gladly, and with great reſpect, if they had ought in publick to admoniſh the State.
Word Forms
- signories
Synonyms for signory
Depending on context, synonyms include seignory, seigneury.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seigneury, seignory, seignioralty, seigniory, signoria, seigneurie.
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