"burgh of barony" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: burghs of barony [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|burghs of barony}} burgh of barony (plural burghs of barony)
  1. (Scotland, historical) A burgh in Scotland, distinct from royal burghs in being granted to a landowner who, as a tenant-in-chief, held his estates directly from the crown. Wikipedia link: burgh of barony Tags: Scotland, historical
    Sense id: en-burgh_of_barony-en-noun-pe2cVNVw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Scottish English

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