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▪ I. seignory, n.
see seigniory.
▪ II. † ˈseignory, v. Obs. rare.
[a. OF. seignorier, seigneurier, f. seigneur: see seignior.]
1. intr. To exercise mastery.
1474Caxton Chesse iii. iv. g 2 b, Hit is sayd in prouerbe that a man ought to seignorie ouer the riches, and not to serue hit. 1483― Gold. Leg. 306/1 Thordre of domynacion whiche seygnoryeth aboue other that ben lower.
2. trans. To govern.
c1475Partenay 5090 Terry seignoried A full large contre. |