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barony

[ bar-uh-nee ]

noun

, plural bar·o·nies.
  1. the domain of a baron.


barony

/ ˈbærənɪ /

noun

    1. the domain of a baron
    2. (in Ireland) a division of a county
    3. (in Scotland) a large estate or manor
  1. the rank or dignity of a baron
  2. a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of barony1

1250–1300; Middle English baronie < Anglo-French, Old French. See baron, -y 3
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Example Sentences

He was needed to set right his barony, for he himself grew weak and his vassals quarrelsome.

And Herbert began to call to arms the vassals of the barony, and chuckled when he thought of the brave times ahead.

Up and down the barony went Sebastian, showing his scars inflicted by paynims, drawing all after him.

Dashwood retired with Bute and the barony of Despencer was called out of abeyance in his favour.

You remember that the unsuccessful claimant in the Bearsdale case got a barony?

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