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Barony

Barony Meaning & Definition
Barony Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Barony?

[n] the domain of a baron
[n] the estate of a baron
[n] the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness

Synonyms | Synonyms for Barony: baronetcy

Related Terms | Find terms related to Barony:

See Also | acres | demesne | demesne | domain | estate | land | land | landed estate | rank

Barony In Webster's Dictionary

\Bar"o*ny\, n.; pl. {Baronies}. [OF. baronie, F. baronnie, LL. baronia. See {Baron}.] 1. The fee or domain of a baron; the lordship, dignity, or rank of a baron. 2. In Ireland, a territorial division, corresponding nearly to the English hundred, and supposed to have been originally the district of a native chief. There are 252 of these baronies. In Scotland, an extensive freehold. It may be held by a commoner. --Brande & C.

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