HyperDic: barony

English > 3 senses of the word *barony*:
NOUN	possession	barony	the estate of a baron / baron
	state	barony, baronetcy	the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
	location	barony	the domain of a baron / baron

English > *barony*: 3 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaning	The estate of a baron / baron.
Broader	estate, land, landed estate, acres, demesne	extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Spanish	baronía
Catalan	baronia

English > *barony*: 3 senses > noun 2, state
Meaning	The rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness.
Synonym	baronetcy
Broader	rank	relative status
Spanish	baronía
Catalan	baronia

English > *barony*: 3 senses > noun 3, location
Meaning	The domain of a baron / baron.
Broader	domain, demesne, land	territory over which rule or control is exercised
Spanish	baronía
Catalan	baronia

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