Barony

In the Society for Creative Anachronism, a barony is a group of at least 50 members that has a history of achievement and a ruling noble or nobles called the Baron and/or Baroness.

Bar"o*ny (?), 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.

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.

© Webster 1913.