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Noun

1. 1
   The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.; Synonym of hundred, an English administrative division originally reckoned as comprising 100 hides and in various numbers composing counties. Ireland, historical

   "In Ireland... an head constable for each barony or hundred, being 252."

2. 2
   the domain of a baron wordnet
3. 3
   The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.; Any large manor or estate, regardless of its owner's rank. Scotland
4. 4
   the estate of a baron wordnet
5. 5
   The baronage: the body of barons in a realm. obsolete

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6. 6
   the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness wordnet
7. 7
   Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
8. 8
   The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.

Synonyms

All synonyms

hundredbaronetcybaronetcydukedomhundredkingship

Example

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"In Ireland... an head constable for each barony or hundred, being 252."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

Evenwood and Baronyburgh of barony

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