signorial, a.
(siːˈnjɔərɪəl)
[f. signory + -al1. Cf. seignorial.]
Pertaining to a signory.
1875 Maine Hist. Inst. v. 123 The legacy from tribal sovereignty to signorial privilege. 1883 Symonds Ital. Byways iv. 69 They regarded knighthood as a part of their signorial parade. |