Barony: meaning, definitions and examples
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barony
[ หbษrษni ]
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:
๐ต๐น baronato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Baronie
๐ฎ๐ฉ baronat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะพะฝััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ baronia
๐ฏ๐ต ็ท็ต้
๐ซ๐ท baronnie
๐ช๐ธ baronรญa
๐น๐ท baronluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์๋ น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ baronie
๐ธ๐ฐ barรณnia
๐จ๐ณ ็ท็ต้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ baronija
๐ฎ๐ธ barรณnรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะพะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baronluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ baronรญa
Etymology
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.
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- 21506 amplifying
- 21507 flavoring
- 21508 erasure
- 21509 barony
- 21510 curtailing
- 21511 veined
- 21512 unopened
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