barony

Meanings

• noun

  A feudal territory ruled over by a baron or baroness.

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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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Originally meant 'fortified town' in Old French. Later came to refer to the territory ruled by a baron.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest unit of land in the feudal system was called a 'knights' fee' or 'villeinage', which was typically smaller than a barony.

2. The title 'baron' is still used in some modern hereditary nobility systems, such as the United Kingdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. feudalism: A social system based on land tenure and vassalage, in which lords granted lands to vassals in exchange for military service and allegiance.

2. nobility: The social class of hereditary rulers and aristocrats, typically possessing titles and privileges.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, a barony was a territorial unit ruled by a baron, a member of the nobility. The baron was responsible for the defense and administration of the land and its inhabitants. The term 'barony' is also used in heraldry to refer to a territorial division of a coat of arms.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Baron's rule Over Nearby lands Yielding resources'.

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