Množina: barons

ETYM Old Eng. baron, barun, Old Fren. baron, accus. of ber, French baron, prob. from Old High Germ. baro (not found) bearer, akin to Eng. bear to support. Related to O. Frisian bere, Late Lat. baro, Italian barone, Spanish varon.
(Homonym: barren).
1. A British peer of the lowest rank.
2. A nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank.
3. A very wealthy or powerful businessman; SYN. big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul, power, top executive, tycoon.
Rank in the peerage of the UK, above a baronet and below a viscount. Historically, any member of the higher nobility, a direct vassal (feudal servant) of the king, not bearing other titles such as duke or count. The term originally meant the vassal of a lord, but acquired its present meaning in the 12th century.
Life peers are always of this rank.

Množina: baronesses

A noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron.

Singular of baronesses is baroness.

Impressive in appearance; SYN. imposing, noble, stately.

Singular of baronies is barony.

Singular of barons is baron.

Množina: baronies

ETYM Old Fren. baronie, French baronnie, Late Lat. baronia. Related to Baron.
1. The domain of a baron.
2. The estate of a baron.