Once you set a syncing passphrase, you have to first sign in with your Google account password and then enter the passphrase to set up new synced devices. This adds an important extra layer of security. To set this up, open Settings, click Advanced sync settings, and select Choose my own passphrase.
Landed gentry is a largely historical privileged British social class consisting of land owners who could live entirely from rental income.
a stately residence imitating a distinctively French castle. a country estate, especially a fine one, in France or elsewhere on the Continent. (often initial capital letter) a winegrower's estate, especially in the Bordeaux region of France: often used as part of the name of a wine.