[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

barony \bar"ony\, n.; pl. baronies. of. baronie, f.
   baronnie, ll. baronia. see baron.
   1. the fee or domain of a baron; the lordship, dignity, or
      rank of a baron.
      1913 webster

   2. in ireland, a territorial division, corresponding nearly
      to the english hundred, and supposed to have been
      originally the district of a native chief. there are 252
      of these baronies. in scotland, an extensive freehold. it
      may be held by a commoner. --brande  c.
      1913 webster
see also:
baronies baron hundred 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

barony
     n 1: the estate of a baron
     2: the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
        syn: baronetcy
     3: the domain of a baron
see also:
baronetcy 

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