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Adjective [Middle English]

IPA: /sɔv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rin/, /suv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsuv(ə)rin/ Forms: sovereynest [superlative]
Etymology: From Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin *superānus. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|soverain}} Old French soverain, {{der|enm|VL.|*superānus}} Vulgar Latin *superānus Head templates: {{head|enm|adjective|||||superlative|sovereynest|head=}} sovereyn (superlative sovereynest), {{enm-adj|||sovereynest}} sovereyn (superlative sovereynest)
  1. Famous, awesome, amazing; worthy of respect.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-QfO44Gvc
  2. Having absolute, ultimate, or total control; all-powerful.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-~RrEWERL
  3. Having the highest possible rank; top-ranking, executive.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-jDLUTVfI
  4. Fantastic, superior, phenomenal; the best.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-TuTf9Cnh
  5. Related to the skies, atmosphere, or space. Categories (topical): Atmosphere
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-oZG-xlEf Disambiguation of Atmosphere: 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
  6. Total, exceptionless, absolute; with no exception.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-z3kUx4ib
  7. Useful, efficacious; having great effect or potency.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-9eC7G6ib
  8. Predominant, preeminent; exceeding all others.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adj-DeNgpdNN
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: sovureyn, soverayn, sovereyne, soverein, sovereigne, soveren, soverayne, soverain, soveran, soveryn Related terms: sovereynly, sovereynte

Adverb [Middle English]

IPA: /sɔv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rin/, /suv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsuv(ə)rin/
Etymology: From Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin *superānus. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|soverain}} Old French soverain, {{der|enm|VL.|*superānus}} Vulgar Latin *superānus Head templates: {{head|enm|adverb||||{{{2}}}|head=}} sovereyn, {{enm-adv}} sovereyn
  1. To a large extent; totally, greatly, absolutely.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-adv-63d-ZvR8
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: sovureyn, soverayn, sovereyne, soverein, sovereigne, soveren, soverayne, soverain, soveran, soveryn

Noun [Middle English]

IPA: /sɔv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsɔv(ə)rin/, /suv(ə)ˈræi̯n/, /ˈsuv(ə)rin/ Forms: souereyns [plural]
Etymology: From Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin *superānus. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|soverain}} Old French soverain, {{der|enm|VL.|*superānus}} Vulgar Latin *superānus Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} sovereyn, {{enm-noun|souereyns}} sovereyn (plural souereyns)
  1. One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
    An overlord or monarch (often used of God)
    Categories (topical): Religion
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-lFrdBNvJ Disambiguation of Religion: 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 0 3 2 26 3 0 0 0 0
  2. One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
    A member of local government; a municipal administrator.
    Categories (topical): Government, Heads of state, Leaders, Marriage
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-m0XGeTSe Disambiguation of Government: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 42 23 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 Disambiguation of Heads of state: 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 19 9 9 9 2 7 5 18 0 Disambiguation of Leaders: 0 3 7 1 0 1 0 1 1 9 16 8 8 8 5 6 7 17 0 Disambiguation of Marriage: 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 16 8 8 8 2 7 17 18 0 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 6 1 1 3 1 2 1 9 17 9 9 9 1 6 5 17 0 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 1 2 6 1 2 1 1 2 1 9 18 9 9 9 1 6 5 18 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 1 1 6 0 1 1 0 1 0 10 19 10 10 10 1 5 5 20 0
  3. One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
    One who runs a noble household, manor, or estate.
    Categories (topical): Household
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-qQQiRPg3 Disambiguation of Household: 2 1 6 2 1 4 1 2 3 5 13 23 5 5 5 5 3 11 1
  4. One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
    A general; one who leads an army or military force.
    Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-WrBv8XiO Disambiguation of Military: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0
  5. One's superior or boss; one who one answers to:
    A religious administrator or leader; one's spiritual superior.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-I~PaHpkz
  6. A powerful or influential person within a society; a leading figure.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-RgDedmTd
  7. One who excels or shows expertise in a certain area or topic.
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-bWjf1BNE
  8. One's partner in a marriage; one's spouse. Categories (topical): Marriage
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-Xrdcvn8i Disambiguation of Marriage: 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 16 8 8 8 2 7 17 18 0
  9. (rare) Those who preceded or came before. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Heads of state, Leaders, Marriage
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-e-6TXltn Disambiguation of Heads of state: 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 19 9 9 9 2 7 5 18 0 Disambiguation of Leaders: 0 3 7 1 0 1 0 1 1 9 16 8 8 8 5 6 7 17 0 Disambiguation of Marriage: 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 16 8 8 8 2 7 17 18 0 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 6 1 1 3 1 2 1 9 17 9 9 9 1 6 5 17 0 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 1 2 6 1 2 1 1 2 1 9 18 9 9 9 1 6 5 18 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 1 1 6 0 1 1 0 1 0 10 19 10 10 10 1 5 5 20 0
  10. (rare) Something which is exceptional or noteworthy. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-sovereyn-enm-noun-YK6lc4W4
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: sovureyn, soverayn, sovereyne, soverein, sovereigne, soveren, soverayne, soverain, soveran, soveryn

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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