barony
The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empireThe 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.
Meaning
5 sensesThe domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.
(Ireland, historical)Synonym of hundred, an English administrative division originally reckoned as comprising 100 hides and in various numbers composing counties.
Baronie, Baronat
во́тчинаvótčina, поме́стьеpoméstʹje, владе́ниеvladénije
(Scotland)Any large manor or estate, regardless of its owner's rank.
Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.
the domain of a baron
(obsolete)The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English baronie, baronye, from Old French baronie, equivalent to baron + -y.From Middle English baronie, baronye, from Old French baronie, equivalent to baron + -y.
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