barony

Meaning

Noun

• The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.
• The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.
• Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
• The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.

Related

Similar words

• See hundred

Narrower meaning words

• See carucate ( barony & for other subdivisions)

Origin

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