What does seigneury mean?
Definitions for seigneury
ˈsin yə ri, ˈseɪn-seigneu·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
seigneury, seigniory, signorynoun
the estate of a seigneur
seigniory, seigneury, feudal lordshipnoun
the position and authority of a feudal lord
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seigneury
Seigneury is a historical term referring to an estate or territory held by a seigneur (or lord) in some feudal systems. This landowner had certain legal rights and privileges, including the right to collect rents and labor services from the peasants or serfs living on the land. It was a foundational element of the feudal societies notably in medieval Europe.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of seigneury in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of seigneury in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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