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demesne in German

demesne in German is Fronhof, Hausmacht — demesne means the land a lord kept around his main house for his own use, rather than letting it out to tenants.

demesne in German

Fronhof
noun
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.
Hausmacht
noun
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?

  1. noun The land a lord kept around his main house for his own use, rather than letting it out to tenants.
  2. noun An area of land or territory.
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What is "demesne" in German?
"demesne" in German is Fronhof, Hausmacht. 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 German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "demesne": Fronhof, Hausmacht.
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