demesne

Meanings

• noun

  A large estate or domain, especially one belonging to a monarch or nobleman.

  - "The demesne of the king extended over thousands of acres."
  - "The nobles ruled over their demesnes with absolute power."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈmeɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86873066"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demesne
demean , reign

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Variants

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demesne , demesnes

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Etymology

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From Old French demesne, from demener 'to stay, remain'.

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Trivia

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1. The term demesne was also used in medieval England to refer to the lands directly owned by the Crown.

2. The size of a demesne varied greatly, from small manors to vast territories.

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Related Concepts

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

2. estate: A large piece of land owned by an individual or organization, often with a house, farm, or other facilities.

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Culture

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In feudal Europe, a demesne was the land directly managed by a lord or monarch, as opposed to land granted to tenants or vassals. The demesne was the source of the lord's income and power.

How to Memorize "demesne"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, well-managed estate with a lord or nobleman overseeing the land and resources.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a large, self-sufficient domain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that demesne starts with the letter D and means 'a large domain'.

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