baronry

noun

bar·​on·​ry

ˈbarənrē,

-ri also ˈber-

plural -es

1

: the domain, rank, or dignity of a baron

2

: the body of barons

Word History

Etymology

Middle English barunrie, from Middle French baronerie, from baron + -erie -ery

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