seigneury

Other forms: seigneuries

Definitions of seigneury
  1. noun
    the estate of a seigneur
    synonyms: seigniory, signory
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    type of:
    acres, demesne, estate, land, landed estate
    extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
  2. noun
    the position and authority of a feudal lord
    synonyms: feudal lordship, seigniory
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    type of:
    berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot
    a job in an organization
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