Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a nobleman, especially in the context of feudal systems.

Example

The seignorial rights granted the lord control over the land and its inhabitants.

Conversation

Did you read about the seignorial estates in that history book?

Yeah, I found it fascinating how they were run by the nobility.

It’s interesting to think about how life was so different back then, right?

Absolutely! The seignorial system really shaped society in the Middle Ages.

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Root Explanation

**Seignorial** → It is derived from "seigneur" (from Old French, meaning lord or master) and the suffix "-ial" (meaning relating to). The word "seignorial" refers to something that is related to a lord or the lord's estate.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lord' ('seigneur') and remember that 'seignorial' means relating to a lord or their estate.

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