‖n.; pl. Monsignors [ It., my lord. Cf. Monseigneur. ] My lord; -- an ecclesiastical dignity bestowed by the pope, entitling the bearer to social and domestic rank at the papal court. (Abbrev. Mgr.) [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖‖ } n. [ It. See Seignior. ] Sir; Mr.; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians. Before a noun the form is Signor. [ 1913 Webster ]