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- [bar-uh-nee]
- /ˈbær ə ni/
- /ˈbær.ən.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh-nee]
- /ˈbær ə ni/
Definitions of barony word
- countable noun barony A barony is the rank or position of a baron. 3
- noun barony the domain of a baron 3
- noun barony (in Ireland) a division of a county 3
- noun barony (in Scotland) a large estate or manor 3
- noun barony the rank or dignity of a baron 3
- noun barony a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual 3
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Origin of barony
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English baronie < Anglo-French, Old French. See baron, -y3
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Parts of speech for Barony
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
barony popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
barony usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with barony
- what is a barony?
- what is a barony in ireland?
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