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Barony vs Dukedom - What's the difference?

barony | dukedom |

As nouns the difference between barony and dukedom

is that barony is a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness, often part of a larger kingdom or empire while dukedom is a region ruled by a duke or duchess; a duchy.

barony

English

Noun

(baronies)
  • A dominion ruled by a baron or baroness, often part of a larger kingdom or empire.
  • A medieval land measure equal to 4000 acres (100 hides).

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    dukedom

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A region ruled by a duke or duchess; a duchy.
  • The rank or title of a duke.