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barony

ba·rony

UK/ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

the estate of a baron

2.

the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness

Synonyms
3.

the domain of a baron

Origin

From Middle English baronie, baronye, from Old French baronie, equivalent to baron + -y.

Phrases

  • barony by writ
  • burgh of barony
  • Evenwood and Barony

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