Signora
[si:'njɔ:rә]
Definition
(noun.) an Italian title or form of address for a married woman.
(noun.) an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name.
Typist: Sonia--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Madam; Mrs; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians.
Checker: Maryann
Examples
- I shall not go out this evening; tell the carriage to go and fetch the Signora Marchesa, she said when the maid came. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- I sought my ideal of a woman amongst English ladies, French countesses, Italian signoras, and German grafinnen. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
Typist: Millie