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demesne

[dih-meyn, -meen] / dɪˈmeɪn, -ˈmin /








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It starts at Carlisle Circus at 10:00 BST and goes through the city centre, reaching the field at Barnett's Demesne at about lunchtime.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2023

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

She succeeded perfectly in maintaining harmony between Sir Arthur Demesne and her American visitors, who spent much less time in her drawing-room. 

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




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