n. pl. si·gno·re (sēn-yôrā, -yōrĕ) or si·gno·ras Used as a courtesy title for an adult woman, especially a married woman, in an Italian-speaking area, equivalent to Mrs. or Ms. See Usage Note at miss2. [Italian, feminine of signore, signore; see SIGNORE.] |
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