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demesne

[dih-meyn, -meen] / dɪˈmeɪn, -ˈmin /








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Lord Devonport, or Terence Kearley, the 3rd Viscount Devonport, is a retired architect and philanthropist who has spent many years regenerating his Ray Demesne estate near Otterburn.

From BBC • May 6, 2018

Whereupon, the 2nd Baron Cloncurry redirected his energy toward the embellishment of Lyons Demesne and embarked on a wild art-buying spree in Italy.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2011

Christie’s made the most of the Lyons Demesne motif — house sales traditionally gave furniture and other objects a halo that substantially enhanced their commercial value.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2011

This early bloom was spotted at Downhill Demesne in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2011

Littlemore had then reported that Mrs. Headway was enchanted with Lady Demesne and had no words to speak of her kindness and sweetness. 

From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry




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