English

Alternative forms

• droit du seigneur

Noun

droit de seigneur ‎(uncountable)

1. The supposed right of the feudal lord to deflower the maiden bride of one of his subjects.

Synonyms

• ius primae noctis

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dʁwa d(ə) sɛ.ɲœʁ/

Noun

droit de seigneur m ‎(uncountable)

1. droit de seigneur