Demesne

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmeɪn/

Definitions of demesne

noun realm

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer's demesne was filled with rows of crops.

A2 The demesne surrounding the castle was vast and well-maintained.

B1 The demesne of the estate included a large garden and several outbuildings.

B2 The lord's demesne was carefully managed by his steward.

C1 The demesne of the noble family extended for miles, encompassing forests and fields.

C2 The demesne of the monarch was a symbol of their power and wealth, with grand palaces and extensive lands.

Examples of demesne in a Sentence

formal The demesne of the estate was meticulously maintained by the groundskeepers.

informal The demesne around here is huge, it's like its own little world.

slang I heard that old abandoned house is haunted, it's part of the demesne that kids dare each other to explore.

figurative Her demesne extended beyond just her physical property, she had a powerful presence in the community.

Grammatical Forms of demesne

• past tense: demesned
• plural: demesnes
• comparative: more demesne
• superlative: most demesne
• present tense: demesnes
• future tense: will demesne
• perfect tense: has demesned
• continuous tense: is demesning
• singular: demesne
• positive degree: demesne
• infinitive: to demesne
• gerund: demesning
• participle: demesning

Origin and Evolution of demesne

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'demesne' originated from Old French 'demaine', which came from Latin 'dominicus' meaning 'belonging to a lord or master'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to land attached to a manor and reserved for the lord's own use, 'demesne' evolved over time to also mean a person's own domain or territory.