demesnes Synonyms
demesnes Meaning
demesnes
legal possession of land as one's own, manorial land actually possessed by the lord and not held by tenants, region sense 2, territory, realm sense 2, domain, landed property, land actually possessed by the lord of an estate and not held by tenants, region sense 2a, territory, the land attached to a mansion, property that is land
demesnes Sentence Examples
- The king's private demesnes stretched across the rolling hills and fertile valleys.
- The lord's demesnes included the manor house, fields, and woodlands.
- The demesnes were managed by the steward, who collected rents and oversaw agricultural production.
- The demesnes provided the lord with a source of income and a place to entertain guests.
- The demesnes were often enclosed by walls or fences to protect them from trespassers.
- The demesnes were a focal point of medieval society, providing a center for the community and a source of authority.
- The demesnes declined in importance as the feudal system weakened.
- The king's former demesnes are now often used as public parks or historical sites.
- The lord's demesnes have been divided into smaller estates over time.
- The concept of demesnes continues to be used in some contexts today, such as in international law and property law.
FAQs About the word demesnes
legal possession of land as one's own, manorial land actually possessed by the lord and not held by tenants, region sense 2, territory, realm sense 2, domain, l
areas, corners,zones, regions, sections,fields, sites, loci, locales, localities
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The king's private demesnes stretched across the rolling hills and fertile valleys.
The lord's demesnes included the manor house, fields, and woodlands.
The demesnes were managed by the steward, who collected rents and oversaw agricultural production.
The demesnes provided the lord with a source of income and a place to entertain guests.
