monseigneur

Noun

Meaning

My lord; -- a title in France of a person of high birth or rank; as, Monseigneur the Prince, or Monseigneur the Archibishop. It was given, specifically, to the dauphin, before the Revolution of 1789. (Abbrev. Mgr.)

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lord archbishop bishop monsieur monsignor mightiness milord Bischof conclavist eminency monsignore signori monsignors mylord

Derivatives

messeigneurs

Examples

It is not the broken heart that kills, but broken pride, monseigneur. Gilbert Parker

To destroy abuses is not enough; Habits must also be changed. The windmill has gone, but the wind is still there." ~old man G--- to Monseigneur Bienvenu Myriel. Victor Hugo

Monseigneur Marc Aillet has been the bishop of this diocese since 15 October 2008. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Monsanto Monsarrat Monschau Monsen Monserrat chuckwalla monsieur