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barony [ˈbærənɪ] n pl -nies
1. (History / Heraldry) a. the domain of a baron b. (in Ireland) a division of a county c. (in Scotland) a large estate or manor 2. (History / Heraldry) the rank or dignity of a baron 3. a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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uf,'' he said, turning towards that Baron, ``I trust you will so keep the goodly Barony of Ivanhoe, that Sir Wilfred shall not incur his father's farther displeasure by again entering upon that fief. To which he adds that of Bracieux, an estate which has been a barony, by my troth. |
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