noun

monsignor

monsignor

The Pope appointed him a monsignor.

The Pope appointed him a monsignor.

Monsignor O'Malley led the service.

Monsignor O'Malley led the service.

((as a title)) a title for a senior Roman Catholic priest Monsignor O'Malley is visiting.

Synonyms: priest, bishop (in a general sense)

From Italian 'mon signore', literally meaning 'my lord'.

It sounds like 'my senior' which fits, as it's a title for a senior priest in the Catholic Church.

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