savile

/ˈsævɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a surname of English origin; also, a title of honour in the Order of St John.

“He was a knight of the Order of St John, known as Sir Edward Savile.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Savile family or the Order of St John.

“The Savile Hall at the University of Leeds is a fine example of Savile architecture.”

Synonyms

  • knight
  • sir

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • peon