barony
pronunciation
How to pronounce barony in British English:
UK [ˈbærəni]
How to pronounce barony in American English:
US ['bærənɪ]
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- Noun:
- the estate of a baron
- the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
- the domain of a baron
Word Origin
- barony (n.)
- c. 1300, from Old French baronie, from Late Latin *baronia, from baron (see baron).
Example
- 1. Ao barony at port royal golf club .
- 2. The hotel is managed by barony group .
- 3. Of or relating to a baron or barony .
- 4. The barony holding manager gets the 500 goths , keeps 100 for member salaries , and gives the rest to the county holding manager .