barony

A noun referring to the estate, domain, or the rank and dignity associated with a baron, baroness, or baronet.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Besitz, das Lehen oder die Würde und den Rang eines Barons, einer Baronin oder eines Baronets bezeichnet.

1. Estate of a baron C1 formal british

   The land and property owned by a baron, forming part of their feudal holdings.

   • The barony stretched across several counties.
   • He inherited the barony from his father.
   • The barony included a castle and extensive farmland.

   🇩🇪Baronie

   Synonyme: demesnedomainfieflordshipmanorseigniory

2. Rank or title C1 formal british

   The rank, dignity, or position of a baron or baroness.

   • She was granted a barony for her services to the crown.
   • The barony was created in the 17th century.
   • He holds the barony of the family name.

   🇩🇪Baronie

   Synonyme: baronage

3. Domain of a baron C1 formal british

   The territory or area over which a baron has authority.

   • The barony was a self-governing region in medieval times.
   • The baron's barony included several villages.
   • The boundaries of the barony were clearly defined.

   🇩🇪Baronie

   Synonyme: demesnefieflordshipmanorseigneury

• baronies plural form
• baronies' possessive plural form
• barony's possessive singular form