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barony.

The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/UK
  1. The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire. Synonym of hundred, an English administrative division originally reckoned as comprising 100 hides and in various numbers composing counties.

    Ireland · historical
  2. The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire. Any large manor or estate, regardless of its owner's rank.

    Scotland
  3. The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.

    obsolete
  4. Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.

  5. The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English baronie, baronye, from Old French baronie, equivalent to baron + -y.

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