sovereyn
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin *superānus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɔv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rin/, /suv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsuv(ə)rin/
Adjective
sovereyn (superlative sovereynest)
- Famous, awesome, amazing; worthy of respect.
- Having absolute, ultimate, or total control; all-powerful.
- Having the highest possible rank; top-ranking, executive.
- Fantastic, superior, phenomenal; the best.
- Related to the skies, atmosphere, or space.
- Total, exceptionless, absolute; with no exception.
- Useful, efficacious; having great effect or potency.
- Predominant, preeminent; exceeding all others.
Related terms
References
- “soverain, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.
Noun
sovereyn (plural souereyns)
- One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
- An overlord or monarch (often used of God)
- A member of local government; a municipal administrator.
- One who runs a noble household, manor, or estate.
- A general; one who leads an army or military force.
- A religious administrator or leader; one's spiritual superior.
- A powerful or influential person within a society; a leading figure.
- One who excels or shows expertise in a certain area or topic.
- One's partner in a marriage; one's spouse.
- (rare) Those who preceded or came before.
- (rare) Something which is exceptional or noteworthy.
Descendants
- English: sovereign
- Scots: sovereign
- Yola: zouvereine, zovereine
References
- “soverain, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.
Adverb
sovereyn
- To a large extent; totally, greatly, absolutely.
References
- “soverain, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.
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