Barony vs. Duchy — What's the Difference?

The domain of a baron.

A duchy, also called a dukedom, is a medieval country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, a high-ranking nobleman hierarchically second to the king or queen in European tradition. The term is used almost exclusively in Europe.

The rank or dignity of a baron.

The territory ruled by a duke or duchess; a dukedom.

The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

Synonym of hundred, an English administrative division originally reckoned as comprising 100 hides and in various numbers composing counties.

The territory or dominions of a duke; a dukedom.

(Scotland) Any large manor or estate, regardless of its owner's rank.

The domain controlled by a duke or duchess

(obsolete) The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.

Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.

(law) The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.

The fee or domain of a baron; the lordship, dignity, or rank of a baron.

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.

The estate of a baron

The rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness

The domain of a baron