"lord of a manor," late 13c., from Old French seignior (11c., Modern French seigneur), from Latin seniorem (nominative senior) "older" (see senior (adj.)). As a general title for a Frenchman, it dates from 1580s. Related: Seigniorial; seignioral.
实用例句
1. After theShang kings moved out of Xing , it became the capital of Shang's seignior state Lug.
