baronies

Meanings

• noun

  Small feudal territories ruled over by a baron or baronet.

• noun

  A title of nobility below a marquess and above a lord.

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Synonyms

hundred

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Variants

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baronies , barony

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Etymology

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From Old French baron 'freeman' + -ie 'land' or 'lord'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest barony in Ireland is Donegal, with an area of over 1,300 square miles.

2. In Scotland, the last hereditary baron was created in 1675, and the title has since been honorary.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feudalism: A social and political system characterized by land tenure under feudal lords, vassals, and knights.

2. Nobility: A social class consisting of those who hold hereditary titles and privileges.

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Culture

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In Irish and Scottish history, a barony was a territorial division of a county. In Ireland, the baronies were used until the 19th century, and their names are still in use today. In Scotland, the system of baronies was abolished in 1667.

How to Memorize "baronies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a medieval castle and its surrounding lands ruled by a nobleman and his vassals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baronies' with the concept of feudal lords and their territories.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Baronies Begin Below Marquesses' to help remember the order of the titles in the nobility hierarchy.

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