Obs. [f. BARON: the origin of the suffix does not appear.]
1. The dignity or rank of baron.
1586. Ferne, Blaz. Gentrie, Ep. Ded. Some that were honored with the dignity of Baronady.
2. The body of barons collectively.
1587. Fleming, Contn. Holinshed, III. 1365/1. How stoutlie the kings & the baronadie of England … haue so repelled the popes vsurpations.
