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barony

 

[ หˆbษ›rษ™ni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

noble title

A barony is a rank of nobility in various countries and historically refers to the domain or estate owned by a baron. Barons typically hold land granted by a king or higher-ranking noble and may be responsible for managing and defending their territory. The title of baron has different criteria and significance in different cultures. In some cases, baronies are hereditary, passed down through family lines, while in others, they can be conferred for various services to the crown.

Synonyms

lordship, noble estate

Examples of usage

  • The barony was established in the early medieval period.
  • He was granted a barony for his loyalty to the king.
  • The village lies within the boundaries of a historic barony.

Translations

Translations of the word "barony" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baronato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฐเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baronie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baronat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะพะฝัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baronia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ท็ˆต้ ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baronnie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baronรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baronluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์ž‘๋ น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูˆู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baronie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barรณnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ท็ˆต้ข†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baronija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barรณnรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะพะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baronluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baronรญa

Word origin

The term 'barony' comes from the Old French 'baronnie', which is derived from 'baron', meaning 'man of honor' or 'warrior', and has its roots in the Latin word 'baro'. The use of the title 'baron' originated in the feudal system of medieval Europe, where land was granted by a monarch to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty. These land-holding vassals were known as barons, and the extent of their lands generated the concept of a barony. Historically, the structure of baronies spread across England, France, and other European nations, with each baron holding a degree of political power alongside their land ownership. Over time, the concept evolved, with baronies becoming a symbol of the feudal hierarchy and often reflecting the social status of their holders.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,509, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.