signor noun. ['si:njɔ:] Also signior. Pl. -ri [-ri]. L16.
[Italian, reduced form of SIGNORE from Latin senior(-): see SENIOR.]
1. Used as a title (preceding the surname or other designation) of or as a respectful form of address to an Italian or Italian-speaking man (corresp. to English Mr or sir). L16.
b. An Italian man, esp. a singer. L18.

2. A man of distinction, rank, or authority; a gentleman or nobleman. L16.

► Cf. SEIGNEUR, SEIGNIOR, SENHOR, SEñOR.

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