Definition of "seigneurs" [seigneurs]

• Plural form of seigneur. (noun)

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• "The rest of the money for the expedition came from the Godfreys, titled seigneurs of Three Rivers; Dame Sorel, widow of an officer in the Carignan Regiment; Le Chesnaye, La Salle's lieutenant, and others."
• "National Assembly, but of the so-called seigneurs, who have extorted or manufactured it; and therefore it is null."
• "There are still 'seigneurs' who hold lands, and have 'censitaires' or tenants, paying fee-rent in produce, services, and money."