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signor
CIDE DICTIONARY
signor, n. [It. See Seignior.].
Sir; Mr.; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians. Before a noun the form is Signor. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
signor, n. (pl. signori)
1 a title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
2 an Italian man.
1 a title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
2 an Italian man.
Etymology
It. f. L senior: see SENIOR
ROGET THESAURUS
signor
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N title, honor, knighthood, highness, excellency, grace, lordship, worship, reverence, reverend, esquire, sir, master, Mr, signor, senor, Mein Herr, mynheer, your honor, his honor, serene highness, handle to one's name, decoration, laurel, palm, wreath, garland, bays, medal, ribbon, riband, blue ribbon, cordon, cross, crown, coronet, star, garter, feather, feather in one's cap, epaulet, epaulette, colors, cockade, livery, order, arms, shield, scutcheon, reward.For further exploring for "signor" in Webster Dictionary Online