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bar⋅o⋅ny

  [bar-uh-nee]
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–noun, plural -nies.
1. the domain of a baron.
2. baronage (def. 2).
Origin:
1250–1300; ME baronie < AF, OF. See baron, -y 3
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bar⋅on⋅age

  [bar-uh-nij]
–noun
1. the entire British peerage, including all dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, and barons.
2. Also, barony. the dignity or rank of a baron.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME barunage < AF (see baron, -age ); r. ME barnage < OF
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bar·o·ny   (bār'ə-nē)   
n.   pl. bar·o·nies

  1. The domain of a baron.

  2. The rank or dignity of a baron.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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