signora

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an Italian title of respect or form of address for a woman, equivalent to Mrs. or madam

   Signora Bellini welcomed the guests in the entrance hall.

2. 2
   noun

   an Italian woman, especially one addressed respectfully

   The English visitors spoke with an elderly signora beside the fountain.

Borrowed from Italian signora, the feminine of signore, 'lord, gentleman, or sir,' ultimately from Latin senior, 'older.' English uses it both before a woman's name and as a respectful form of address.

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