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signore (1)

si·gno·re [ seen yáw ray ] (plural si·gno·ri [ seen yáwree ])


noun 
Definition:
 
Italian man of advanced age: the Italian form of title or address for a highly respected man or a man of advanced age. It is equivalent to English "sir."
See also  signorsignorasignorina


[Late 16th century. Via Italian< medieval Latin senior "lord, superior" < Latin (see senior)]
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