Barony (Noun)
Meaning 1
The estate of a baron.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The barony was passed down through generations of the family, each holder enjoying the prestige and privileges that came with it.
- As a baroness, she was entitled to a seat in the House of Lords and the respect that came with the barony.
- The king conferred a barony upon the noble warrior in recognition of his bravery and service to the crown.
- After his death, the barony was inherited by his son, who vowed to uphold the family's honor and tradition.
- The barony was a symbol of the family's wealth and status, and they took great pride in their ancestral title.