Demesne

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What Does Demesne Mean?

  • 领地
  • 地产
  • 庄园

Demesne Pronunciation

/dɪˈmeɪn/

Demesne Definition

noun

Definition

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's own use.

In ZH

附属于庄园的土地，保留给主人自己使用。

How to Use Demesne in a Sentence

  • The lord of the manor maintained a vast demesne for farming.
  • Historically, the demesne was a crucial part of feudal landholding.
  • She inherited the family's demesne after her father's death.
  • The demesne includes several fields and a large forest.
  • He decided to sell part of his demesne to pay off debts.

Cultural Notes

In medieval Europe, the demesne was often worked by peasants as part of the feudal system.

Synonyms for Demesne