demesne

[US]/dɪ'meɪn/
[UK]/də'men/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. território; toda a terra possuída; terra privada.
Word Forms
Pluraldemesnes

Phrases & Collocations

lord's demesne

domínio do senhor

Example Sentences

ecclesiastical demesnes in Western Europe

domínios eclesiásticos na Europa Ocidental

Keats is referring to epic poetry when he mentions Homer's 'proud demesne'.

Keats está se referindo à poesia épica quando menciona o 'orgulhoso demesne' de Homero.

the lord's demesne included vast fields and forests

O demesne do senhor incluía vastos campos e florestas

the castle stood within the demesne of the king

O castelo ficava dentro do demesne do rei

the demesne was well-maintained and beautifully landscaped

O demesne era bem mantido e lindamente paisagístico

she wandered through the demesne, enjoying the tranquility

Ela vagava pelo demesne, aproveitando a tranquilidade

the demesne was surrounded by a high stone wall for protection

O demesne era cercado por uma alta muralha de pedra para proteção

the demesne was passed down through generations of the noble family

O demesne foi passado por gerações da família nobre

the manor house was the centerpiece of the demesne

A casa de campo era o ponto central do demesne

the demesne was a symbol of wealth and power

O demesne era um símbolo de riqueza e poder

the demesne was teeming with wildlife

O demesne estava repleto de vida selvagem

the demesne was a place of peace and solitude

O demesne era um lugar de paz e solidão

Real-world Examples

The task involved on such charmed winter days almost as much delighted loitering about the different quarters of her demesne as if spring were already at work on shrubs and borders.

A tarefa envolvia, em tais dias de inverno encantados, tanto passear deliciosamente pelos diferentes setores de seu domínio quanto se o outono já estivesse trabalhando em arbustos e bordas.

Source: People and Ghosts (Part 2)

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now