sovereyn
Middle English
    
    Alternative forms
    
Etymology
    
From Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin *superānus.
Pronunciation
    
- IPA(key): /sɔv(ə)ˈrɛi̯n/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rin/, /suv(ə)ˈrɛi̯n/, /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.
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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.
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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