baronial

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or belonging to a baron or a barony.

• noun

  A territorial division in the Middle Ages, ruled by a baron.

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Rhymes

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fatal , vocal , patal , moral , cantal , lateral

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Variants

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baronial

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Etymology

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From Old French baron, from barbe 'beard' (because medieval knights were required to have a beard to enter a knight's tournament); akin to German Baron.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'baronial' is derived from the Old French word 'baron', which means 'beard'.

2. The medieval nobility, including barons, were often depicted in art and literature as powerful and wealthy figures.

3. In some countries, the title of 'baron' is still in use today, although the power and privileges associated with it have greatly diminished.

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Related Concepts

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1. feudalism: A social and political system based on land ownership and the relationship between lords and vassals.

2. knighthood: A social class of warriors and noblemen in the Middle Ages.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, a baron was a nobleman who ranked below a king or a duke but held land directly from the monarch. The term 'baronial' can refer to the social class of these nobles or the territories they ruled. In literature, the term 'baronial' is often used to describe the grandeur and power of the medieval nobility.

How to Memorize "baronial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a medieval nobleman in full armor, sitting on his horse, ruling over his lands and vassals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baronial' with the medieval period, nobility, and grandeur.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'baronial' as 'Beards and Rules in Olden Times'.

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