Demesne Definition
demesne
noun
- extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island"
- territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
Words that rhyme with demesne
Usage tips for "demesne"
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