Definitions for demesne

Definitions for (noun) demesne

Main entry: domain, demesne, land

Definition: territory over which rule or control is exercised

Usage: his domain extended into Europe; he made it the law of the land


Main entry: demesne, acres, estate, land, landed estate

Definition: extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

Usage: the family owned a large estate on Long Island


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