Monseigneur

[ mawn-se-nyœr ]

/ mɔ̃ sɛˈnyœr /

a French title of honor given to princes, bishops, and other persons of eminence.

a person bearing this title.

Origin of Monseigneur

1590–1600; < French: my lord; see seigneur

The fashionable lady beside me was looking expectantly at Monseigneur C——.

Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show |Robert W. Chambers |February 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Monseigneur C—— delivered his text in a calm voice, glancing quietly over the congregation.

Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show |Robert W. Chambers |February 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
"The mitre weighs too much for your head, monseigneur," retorted the Jesuit.

The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 |Eugne Sue
Monseigneur, I can give only, even to your highness, public reasons.

The Forty-Five Guardsmen |Alexandre Dumas

I was obliged, in obedience to strict duty, to submit the work to Monseigneur, and to beg his Grace's approval.

Balthasar |Anatole France
And now only Monferrand and Monseigneur Martha were left, talking on and on in the deserted building.

The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete |Emile Zola
"It is time, Monseigneur," said Joseph, who often trembled involuntarily as he spoke.

Cinq Mars, Complete |Alfred de Vigny

Monseigneur

/ French (mɔ̃sɛɲœr) /

a title given to French bishops, prelates, and princes Abbreviation: Mgr

literally: my lord