Synonyms for signor


Grammar : Noun
Spell : seen-yawr, -yohr, sin-yawr, -yohr; Italian see-nyawr
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsin yɔr, -yoʊr, sɪnˈyɔr, -ˈyoʊr; Italian siˈnyɔr


Définition of signor

Origin :
  • an Italian lord or gentleman, 1570s, from Italian signore, from Latin seniorem, accusative of senior (see senior (adj.)). Feminine form signora is from 1630s; diminutive signorina is first recorded 1820.
  • As in mister : noun mr.
Example sentences :
  • What do you know, Christian, or what do you suspect about Signor Bruno?
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Signor Squadra will be waiting for you upstairs, and will introduce you.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • And there, indeed, stood Signor Squadra in his black livery.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • "Signor Squadra," Pierre said again, and the Guard drew back to let him pass.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • He liked his Padroncina's courage, liked the sailors of the Signor Marchese to see it.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • You do not need to reassure me that you will not kiss me, Signor.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • "I shall do quite well, Signor," she found her voice quickly to say.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • "Signor, it is not fitting that you should hold me, that you should warm my feet," she gasped.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • I have asked for an interview with Signor Carella tomorrow morning.
  • Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
  • That scion of the Italian nobility, Signor Carella, sat opposite.
  • Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

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