barony

[ bar-uh-nee ]

noun

, plural bar·o·nies.

1. the domain of a baron.
2. baronage ( def 2 ).

barony

/ ˈbærənɪ /

noun

1. 1. the domain of a baron
   2. (in Ireland) a division of a county
   3. (in Scotland) a large estate or manor
2. the rank or dignity of a baron
3. a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual

Word History and Origins

Origin of barony¹

1250–1300; Middle English baronie < Anglo-French, Old French. See baron, -y ³

Example Sentences

He was needed to set right his barony, for he himself grew weak and his vassals quarrelsome.

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And Herbert began to call to arms the vassals of the barony, and chuckled when he thought of the brave times ahead.

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Up and down the barony went Sebastian, showing his scars inflicted by paynims, drawing all after him.

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Dashwood retired with Bute and the barony of Despencer was called out of abeyance in his favour.

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You remember that the unsuccessful claimant in the Bearsdale case got a barony?

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