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barony

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bar·o·ny  (br-n)
n. pl. bar·o·nies
1. The domain of a baron.
2. The rank or dignity of a baron.

barony
Noun
pl -nies the domain or rank of a baron
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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
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"


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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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