baronage

[ bar-uh-nij ]

noun

1. the entire British peerage, including all dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons.
2. Also the dignity or rank of a baron.

baronage

/ ˈbærənɪdʒ /

noun

1. barons collectively
2. the rank or dignity of a baron

Word History and Origins

Origin of baronage¹

1250–1300; Middle English barunage < Anglo-French ( baron, -age ); replacing Middle English barnage < Old French

Example Sentences

The old baronage was thus hardly crushed before a new aristocracy took its place.

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This letter was signed by the lay baronage only, not by the bishops.

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The repudiation of the Provisions restored unity to the baronage.

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His views on the honesty of his baronage are most entertaining.

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The structure of feudal society fronted a feudal king with two great rival powers in the Baronage and the Church.

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