barony









barony


noun, plural bar·o·nies.

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

noun plural -nies

    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
n.

c.1300, from Old French baronie, from Late Latin *baronia, from baron (see baron).

48 queries 0.584