barony

名词 n.
/ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.; Synonym of hundred, an English administrative division originally reckoned as comprising 100 hides and in various numbers composing counties. Ireland,historical
    — In Ireland... an head constable for each barony or hundred, being 252.
  2. The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.; Any large manor or estate, regardless of its owner's rank. Scotland
  3. The baronage: the body of barons in a realm. obsolete
  4. Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
  5. The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.

词形变化

baronies plural

词源

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