Monseigneur

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Monseigneur

a French title of honor or respect given to princes and prelates
Not to be confused with:Monsignor – a prelate with a rank or title that is usually conferred by the Pope

Mon·sei·gneur

M0401800 (môN-sĕ-nyœr′)n. pl. Mes·sei·gneurs (mā-sĕ-nyœr′) Abbr. Msgr. or Mgr. Used as an honorific in French-speaking areas, especially as accorded to princes and prelates.
[French, from Old French : mon, my; see Monsieur + seignor, lord, sir; see seignior.]

Monseigneur

(mɔ̃sɛɲœr) n, pl Messeigneurs (mesɛɲœr) (Ecclesiastical Terms) a title given to French bishops, prelates, and princes. Abbreviation: Mgr [literally: my lord]

mon•sei•gneur

(mɔ̃ sɛˈnyœr)

n., pl. mes•sei•gneurs (meɪ sɛˈnyœr) 1. a French title of honor for princes, bishops, and other eminent persons. 2. a person with this title. [1590–1600; < French: my lord]
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