barony

Meaning

1. (Ireland, historical) The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.
2. (Scotland) The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.
3. (obsolete) The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.
4. Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
5. The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.

Synonyms

baronetcy

estate

patrimony

Translations

baronnie

baronía

baronia

baronia

baronaggio

baronia

baronie

βαρονία

baronato

βαρωνεία

Baronie

βαρονεία

baroniá

baronia

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: baronie

In summary

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

Sentences

There is no heir to the barony or baronetcy .