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seigneur
This term is primarily used in historical and academic contexts to describe the social hierarchy of the Ancien Régime in France. It carries a connotation of inherited privilege and legal jurisdiction, distinguishing the holder not just as a property owner, but as a figure of local political and judicial power.
Because it is a loanword from French, it is often used in specialized texts regarding feudalism or French history. In modern English, it is rarely used outside of these specific historical discussions, as general terms like lord or landowner are more common for other cultures or eras.
Meanings
Examples
The local seigneur owned all the farmland in the valley.
I must present my taxes to the seigneur before the winter solstice.
The seigneur presided over the manorial court with absolute authority.
He wondered if the seigneur would grant him a small plot of land.
The peasants bowed low as the seigneur rode past on his horse.
You cannot enter the forest without the permission of the seigneur.
The seigneur demanded a portion of every harvest as tribute.