Meaning of BARONAGE
| Pronunciation: | | 'barunij
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[n] the peers of a kingdom considered as a group |
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BARONAGE is a 8 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | peerage |
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| | See Also: | | aristocracy, Lady, nobility, noblewoman, peer, peeress | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bar"on*age\, n. [OE. barnage, baronage, OF. barnage,
F. baronnage; cf. LL. baronagium.]
1. The whole body of barons or peers.
The baronage of the kingdom. --Bp. Burnet.
2. The dignity or rank of a baron.
3. The land which gives title to a baron. [Obs.]
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