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Meaning of BARONAGE

Pronunciation:  'barunij

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
 
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 Synonyms: peerage
 
 See Also: aristocracy, Lady, nobility, noblewoman, peer, peeress

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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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