barony

noun bar·ony \ˈber-ə-nē, ˈba-rə-\

: the rank of a baron

plural bar·on·ies

Full Definition of BARONY

: the domain, rank, or dignity of a baron

: a vast private landholding

: a field of activity under the sway of an individual or a special group

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14th century

Synonyms: area, arena, bailiwick, field, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

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