Monseigneur

or mon·sei·gneur

[ mawn-se-nyœr ]

noun

, plural Mes·sei·gneurs [mey-se-, nyœr].

1. a French title of honor given to princes, bishops, and other persons of eminence.
2. a person bearing this title.

Monseigneur

/ mɔ̃sɛɲœr /

noun

1. a title given to French bishops, prelates, and princes Mgr

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monseigneur¹

1590–1600; < French: my lord; seigneur

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monseigneur¹

literally: my lord