Antonyms for demesne

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-meyn, -meen

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmeɪn, -ˈmin

Definition of demesne

Origin : c.1300, demeyne (modern spelling by late 15c.), from Anglo-French demesne, demeine, Old French demaine "land held for a lord's own use," from Latin dominicus "belonging to a master," from dominus "lord." Re-spelled by Anglo-French legal scribes under influence of Old French mesnie "household" (and the concept of a demesne as "land attached to a mansion") and their fondness for inserting -s- before -n-. Essentially the same word as domain.

As in province : noun area of rule, responsibility
As in region : noun area, domain; scope
As in sphere : noun domain of influence
As in domain : noun area of expertise, rule
As in dominion : noun area of rule; authority
As in estate : noun extensive manor and its property
As in field : noun sphere of influence, activity, interest, study

Example sentences :

He lived by himself with his niece Albine in an old house on the border of the demesne.
Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson

I of course could not resist such temptation, and entered the demesne.
Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope

This child was the daughter of some custodian of the demesne before me.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

I speculated what demesne this might be, and I realized that it was probably Lavedan.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

Thereafter it was his purpose to take his bride home to his Sicilian demesne.
Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini

The name arose from its being the western terminus of the demesne lands.
Extract from : « Hampstead and Marylebone » by Geraldine Edith Mitton

All this land might be in one large tract, or the demesne might be separate from the other.
Extract from : « Browning's England » by Helen Archibald Clarke

Not that fishing lodge beside the river, in an angle of your own demesne?
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Inside this low gate you are within the demesne, and I may bid you welcome to Kilgobbin.
Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever

A peremptory order to surrender the house and demesne was also issued.
Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for demesne

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