Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A title of respect formerly used by the French, and still extant in law-practice.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Sir; -- a title of respect used by the French.
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Examples
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Most scholars now agree that his family began in modest circumstances, and yet at an early age young Samuel was called the sieur de Champlain.
Champlain's Dream David Hackett Fischer 2008
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Most scholars now agree that his family began in modest circumstances, and yet at an early age young Samuel was called the sieur de Champlain.
Champlain's Dream David Hackett Fischer 2008
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"Ah! m'sieur is English!" exclaimed the shrewd-eyed little man.
Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo William Le Queux 1895
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No, no, m'sieur, that is impossible; go away, you and your beast.
The Doctor's Dilemma Hesba Stretton 1871
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Wolsky, who was a friend of M'sieur's friend, Madame Bailey.
The Chink in the Armour Marie Belloc Lowndes 1907
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"I brought that letter out of M'sieur's bed-room," observed the day-servant, cringingly.
The Chink in the Armour Marie Belloc Lowndes 1907
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M'sieur "-- his voice dropped to a whisper --" Could I sell my hereafter with her for the price of another woman's love on earth? "
God's Country—And the Woman James Oliver Curwood 1903
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M'sieur "-- his voice dropped to a whisper --" Could I sell my hereafter with her for the price of another woman's love on earth? "
God's Country—And the Woman James Oliver Curwood 1903
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"M'sieur, that is the first time that I have ever heard those words spoken at Fort o 'God.
Flower of the North James Oliver Curwood 1903
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M'sieur "-- his voice dropped to a whisper --" Could I sell my hereafter with her for the price of another woman's love on earth? "
God's Country—And the Woman James Oliver Curwood 1903
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