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Definition of Signiory
1. n. Same as Seigniory.
Definition of Signiory
1. Noun. (alternative form of seigniory) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Signiory
1. signory [n -GNIORIES] - See also: signory
Lexicographical Neighbors of Signiory
Literary usage of Signiory
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Treatise on the Game Laws, and on Fisheries: With an Appendix, Containing by Joseph Chitty (1812)
"AP 1425. the lands which arc within that his signiory and tenure, ... cis suis
terris is understood the demesne lands, and no others, without the signiory, ..."
2. View of the State of Europe During the Middle Ages by Henry Hallam (1848)
"... justice was part of the signiory along with the priors, of whom he was reckoned
the president, and changed like them every two months. He was, in fact, ..."
3. A General Collection of Treatys by S. W. (1732)
"Of the Land and signiory of St. Hubert^ with a Borough and fix ... and signiory
of Schleiden\ with thirty fix Villages and Hamlets. ..."
4. The History of Italy: From the Fall of the Western Empire to the by George Procter (1844)
"... Her iniquitous purchase of the signiory of Pisa- Resistance of the Pisans—Blockade
of their city—Sufferings and fortitude of the inhabitants—Subjugation ..."
5. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"It is a signiory of thirteen lordships. It has a market on Saturday, and fairs
in June and August. It is twenty miles east of Lincoln, and 136 north of ..."
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