Definition of Monsignor

Monosyllabic

MONSIGNOR noun

	A high ecclesiastical title, of which the Founder of our religion overlooked the advantages.

		definition from: *The Devil's Dictionary* by Ambrose Bierce, 1911

Monument

Regular definition:

MONSIGNOR:
n. (pl. Monsignori) the title of various Roman Catholic prelates, officers of the papal court, etc. [It., after MONSEIGNEUR: see SIGNOR]

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