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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
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