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demesne

The correct spelling is demesne.

How to pronounce demesne

/dɪˈmeɪn/
noun

IPA: /dɪˈmeɪn/

Say it like: Dem-esn-e

The correct spelling is demesne. 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 o…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A region or area; a domain.

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