BARONY


Meaning of BARONY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 the domain, rank, or tenure of a baron. 2 (in Ireland) a division of a county. 3 (in Scotland) a large manor or estate.

[ ME f. OF baronie (as BARON) ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.