sovereyn

Middle English

Alternative forms

• sovureyn, soverayn, sovereyne, soverein, sovereigne, soveren, soverayne, soverain, soveran, soveryn

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)

1. Famous, awesome, amazing; worthy of respect.
2. Having absolute, ultimate, or total control; all-powerful.
3. Having the highest possible rank; top-ranking, executive.
4. Fantastic, superior, phenomenal; the best.
5. Related to the skies, atmosphere, or space.
6. Total, exceptionless, absolute; with no exception.
7. Useful, efficacious; having great effect or potency.
8. Predominant, preeminent; exceeding all others.

Related terms

• sovereynly
• sovereynte

Descendants

• English: sovereign
• Scots: sovereign

References

• “soverain (adj.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.

Noun

sovereyn (plural souereyns)

1. One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
   1. An overlord or monarch (often used of God)
   2. A member of local government; a municipal administrator.
   3. One who runs a noble household, manor, or estate.
   4. A general; one who leads an army or military force.
   5. A religious administrator or leader; one's spiritual superior.
2. A powerful or influential person within a society; a leading figure.
3. One who excels or shows expertise in a certain area or topic.
4. One's partner in a marriage; one's spouse.
5. (rare) Those who preceded or came before.
6. (rare) Something which is exceptional or noteworthy.

Descendants

• English: sovereign
• Scots: sovereign

References

• “soverain (n.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.

Adverb

sovereyn

1. To a large extent; totally, greatly, absolutely.

References

• “soverain (adj.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-02.