Definition of "monsignore" []

• My lord; -- an ecclesiastical dignity bestowed by the pope, entitling the bearer to social and domestic rank at the papal court. (Abbrev. Mgr.) (noun)

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• "The monsignore was the greatest statesman of Rome, formed and favored by Antonelli and probably his successor."
• ""I am rather indisposed today, my dear monsignore, which is unusual with me, and scarcely equal to such a theme, doubtless of the deepest interest to me and to all."
• "Istoria della vita del venerable monsignore Don Giovanni di Palafox e"