Synonyms for baron

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bar-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbær ən

Définition of baron

Origin : c.1200, from Old French baron (nominative ber) "baron, nobleman, military leader, warrior, virtuous man, lord, husband," probably from or related to Late Latin baro "man," of uncertain origin, perhaps from Frankish *baro "freeman, man;" merged in England with cognate Old English beorn "nobleman."

noun nobleman

Example sentences :

Doesn't the baron look just too distinguished beside Mr. Higbee?
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

From the shields, there is not one of these vessels which hath not knight or baron aboard.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

The baron guessed at this circumstance from the customs of that age, and happened to be in the right.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

The wife brought some strong rope, and the baron tied their arms behind them.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

The baron was inflexible in his resolution not to let Matilda leave the castle.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

The baron, with some of his retainers and all the foresters, halted at daybreak in Sherwood forest.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

The baron raged like a tiger, and the cottager laid about him like a thresher.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

Casanova was constrained to admit that he often played cards at the Baron's house.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

The baron was amazed, and the bridemaidens were disconcerted.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

He has killed the king's men; and if the baron should aid and abet, he will lose his castle and land.
Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock

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