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