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baronet
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As a noun, baronet means the bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, accompanied by the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.
Meanings of baronet
2 meaningsnoun
The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, accompanied by the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.
A member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knightperson
“since he was a baronet, he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart.”
Similar: Bart
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