barony

[ bar-uh-nee ]

noun

, plural bar·o·nies.

1. the domain of a baron.
2. baronage ( def 2 ).

barony

/ ˈbærənɪ /

noun

1. 1. the domain of a baron
   2. (in Ireland) a division of a county
   3. (in Scotland) a large estate or manor
2. the rank or dignity of a baron
3. a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual

Word History and Origins

Origin of barony¹

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

Example Sentences

The idea of turning Lamb into a micronation occurred to Geller after he explored the possibility of buying the barony title which came with territory which had historically included the island.

From BBC

I assumed he was late because he'd just whizzed in from his small barony somewhere in Austria.

From Literature

The medieval feudal world was made up of baronies or principalities ruled by aristocrats before kings and queens consolidated larger sovereign nation states in the absolutist era.

From Salon

It is one of the society’s 20 kingdoms in North America, each of which is subdivided into provinces, baronies and shires.

From New York Times

“You don’t understand. Ambrose is heir to a barony off in Vintas.”

From Literature