Baronial: meaning, definitions and examples
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baronial
[ bษหroสniษl ]
noble title
Baronial refers to something that is related to or characteristic of a baron or barons. It is often used to describe grand or stately attributes associated with the nobility, particularly in a historical or legal context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The baronial estate was breathtaking in its grandeur.
- They held a baronial feast to celebrate their victory.
- The architecture of the castle displayed baronial elegance.
Translations
Translations of the word "baronial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น baronial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคจเคฟเคฏเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช baronial
๐ฎ๐ฉ baronial
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะพะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ baronial
๐ฏ๐ต ็ท็ตใฎ
๐ซ๐ท baronnial
๐ช๐ธ baronial
๐น๐ท baronial
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑููู
๐จ๐ฟ baronial
๐ธ๐ฐ baronial
๐จ๐ณ ็ท็ต็
๐ธ๐ฎ baronial
๐ฎ๐ธ baronial
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะพะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baronial
๐ฒ๐ฝ baronial
Etymology
The term 'baronial' originates from the Middle Ages, deriving from the Old French word 'baron', which itself comes from the Latin 'baro', meaning 'man' or 'warrior'. The title of baron was historically used in the feudal system to denote a noble rank, often below that of a viscount and above that of a lord. Baronial estates were significant landholdings granted by the king to a baron in exchange for military service and loyalty. Over time, the concept of baronial power and influence expanded to include not only the privileges of landownership but also cultural and social status within medieval society. The word 'baronial' began to be used in the 17th century to describe characteristics, buildings, and events that reflected the grandeur and opulence associated with barons and the aristocracy.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,223, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27225 barricaded
- 27226 pecked
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