seigneury

[ seen-yuh-ree, seyn- ]

noun

1. the domain of a seigneur.
2. (in French Canada) land originally held by grant from the king of France.

seigneury

/ ˈseɪnjərɪ /

noun

1. the estate of a seigneur

Word History and Origins

Origin of seigneury¹

1675–85; < French seigneurie; seigneur, -y ³

Example Sentences

Lady Margaret was her father's only heir; but she was far away, and a man with a strong arm was needed in that troubled seigneury.

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At the same time the negotiations for the transfer of the seigneury of the island of Montreal were completed.

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The seigneury of St. Sulpice, already granted, is included in this as part of the whole.

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Such were the conditions at the Seigneury of Verchres when the Iroquois suddenly burst upon the place.

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Before the last soldier had passed through the street, he was on his way to the Seigneury.

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