Definitions

1. noun

a person who owns or manages a large area of land, typically in a rural area.

“The local barron has been known to be fair to his tenants.”

2. noun

a nobleman, especially one of the highest rank.

“The barron attended the royal banquet last night.”

3. verb

to manage or control land, often in a rural area.

“The company plans to barron the land for development.”