Associations to the word «Signory»

Wiktionary

SIGNORY, noun. (now) (rare) A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship.
SIGNORY, noun. Overlordship, dominion.
SIGNORY, noun. (now) (historical) A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.

Dictionary definition

SIGNORY, noun. The estate of a seigneur.

Wise words

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