barony

bar·o·ny

(băr′ə-nē)

n. pl. bar·o·nies

1. The domain of a baron.

2. The rank or dignity of a baron.

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barony

(ˈbærənɪ)

n, pl -nies

1. (Heraldry)

a. the domain of a baron

b. (in Ireland) a division of a county

c. (in Scotland) a large estate or manor

2. (Heraldry) the rank or dignity of a baron

3. a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual

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bar•o•ny

(ˈbær ə ni)

n., pl. -nies.

1. the domain of a baron.

2. baronage (def. 2).

[1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French]

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Noun	1.	barony - the estate of a baron acres, demesne, landed estate, estate, land - extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island"
	2.	barony - the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness baronetcy rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
	3.	barony - the domain of a baron demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"

Translations

baronnie

baronaggio baronia

баронство

barony

[ˈbærənɪ] N → baronía f

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barony

[ˈbærəni] n → baronnie f

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barony

n → Baronie f

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