Definition of MONSIGNOR

monsignor

Meanings

Plural: monsignori, monsignors

Noun

  • (Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
  • An ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope

Origin / Etymology

From Italian monsignore, from signore under influence from Middle French monseigneur. Doublet of monseigneur and monsieur.

Scrabble Score: 12

monsignor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
monsignor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
monsignor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

monsignor is a valid Words With Friends word