1. plural of signior, an archaic form of ‘sir’ or ‘gentleman’; Italian or Spanish gentlemen
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The signiors gathered in the palazzo for their evening meeting.
• Shakespeare often used ‘signiors’ to address noble characters in his plays.
• The merchant greeted the visiting signiors with great ceremony.
• In Renaissance literature, signiors were frequently portrayed as wealthy patrons.
• The ambassador spoke respectfully to the assembled signiors.