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Term: seignioress
Definition: Seignioress is an old-fashioned word that means a female superior or a lady.
A seignioress is a female superior or lady. This term comes from Law French and is used in historical contexts.
These examples show how a seignioress was a woman who held a position of authority and had responsibilities similar to those of a lord or nobleman. In medieval times, women were often excluded from positions of power, but some were able to gain influence and respect as seignioresses.