Meaning & use
Demesnes
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The plural of demesne, referring to land held and directly controlled by a lord or, more broadly, a domain or territory.
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The lord's demesnes stretched across three counties.
Historians study medieval demesnes to understand feudal land management.
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From Old French "demeine," related to "domain"; the silent "s" reflects its Norman French origin.
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