demesne in French
demesne in French is domaine proche, réserve seigneuriale — demesne means the land a lord kept around his main house for his own use, rather than letting it out to tenants.
demesne in French
domaine proche
A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.
réserve seigneuriale
A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.
What does "demesne" mean?
- noun The land a lord kept around his main house for his own use, rather than letting it out to tenants.
- noun An area of land or territory.
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What is "demesne" in French?
"demesne" in French is domaine proche, réserve seigneuriale. demesne means: The land a lord kept around his main house for his own use, rather than letting it out to tenants.
Are there other ways to say "demesne" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "demesne": domaine proche, réserve seigneuriale.
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