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demesne

Prononciation : [dɪˈmeɪn]

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Comment utiliser demesne dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

Contexte : « land ownership »

(noun) a piece of land that a lord owned and worked on, or land that someone uses for their own farming. Think of it as the land that goes along with a castle or big house that shows it belongs to someone important.

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The duke proudly showed his demesne, which was filled with beautiful gardens and crops.

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The neighboring property is not a demesne; it is just a small plot of land with no special title.

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What kind of crops are grown on the lord's demesne?

Contexte : « historical feudal system »

(noun) land that was directly used by a feudal lord and that provided him with resources. It was like the central area of his estate where he could earn his living.

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In ancient times, the lord relied on his demesne to support his household.

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Unlike the serfs who worked the fields, the king's demesne was not to be shared.

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How much of the land was considered as demesne during the feudal period?

Comment prononcer demesne

Prononciation : [dɪˈmeɪn]

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