First Known Use: 13th century
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baron
noun bar·on \ˈber-ən, ˈba-rən\
: a man who is a member of a low rank of British nobility
: a man who is a member of various ranks of nobility in other countries
: a man who has a lot of power or influence in a particular industry
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a : a member of the lowest grade of the peerage in Great Britain b : a nobleman on the continent of Europe of varying rank c : a member of the lowest order of nobility in Japan
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: a joint of meat consisting of two sirloins or loins and legs not cut apart at the backbone <a baron of beef>
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: a man who possesses great power or influence in some field of activity <a cattle baron>
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Origin of BARON
Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German baro freeman
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baron
noun bar·on \ˈber-ən\
Definition of BARON for Kids
: a man who is a member of the lowest rank of British nobility
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