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signor

[ seen-yawr, -yohr, sin-yawr, -yohr; Italian see-nyawr ]

noun

, plural si·gnors, Italian si·gno·ri [see-, nyaw, -, r, ee].
  1. a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a man, either used separately or prefixed to the name. : Sig., sig.


signor

/ ˈsiːnjɔː; siɲˈɲor /

noun

  1. an Italian man: usually used before a name as a title equivalent to Mr
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of signor1

From Italian, dating back to 1570–80; signore 1
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Example Sentences

My dear Signor, he began, showing a large envelope bulging with newspaper clippings, I have brought the notices.

Ladies and gentlemen, he falteringly said, Signor Diotti left his hotel at seven oclock and was driven to the Academy.

That can scarcely be, for I do not remember of Signor Diotti telling me there was anything unusual about his violin.

Then, bring here the griffin of Signor Astolfo, and let me mount en croupe, and go to my wife.

At this announcement Signor Angiolino gave me a look of unfeigned surprise; he imagined that I was jesting.

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