-barony-

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 ]