barony means 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. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.
barony is pronounced /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/.
Etymology
From Middle English baronie, baronye, from Old French baronie, equivalent to baron + -y.
noun
- 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.“In Ireland... an head constable for each barony or hundred, being 252.”
- 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.
- The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.
- Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
- The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.