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masculine

/sɛ.ɲœʁ/

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Translation

lord, master

Word origin

From Latin seniorem, the accusative of senior ('older, an elder'), the comparative of senex ('old'). It came to mean 'lord' as a title of respect.

Origin
Latin
Root
senior (seniorem)
English cognates
senior, sire, seignior

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralseigneurs

Examples

, - .

Lord, give me the strength to carry on.

.

The lord of the castle lived with his wife and children.

C' , Tolkien.

It is The Lord of the Rings, a novel by Tolkien.

voisines.

The lord of the castle owned all the neighbouring lands.

, - .

Lord, grant us the peace and courage we need.

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This word is part of lesson 12.