baronet
baronet · baronets
The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoodsThe bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods.
/bæɹəˈnɛt/
» The fact is that our friend the baronet begins to display a considerable interest in our fair neighbour.
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1 sensesThe bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods.
More definitions
- a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
Examples
2 sentencesThe fact is that our friend the baronet begins to display a considerable interest in our fair neighbour.
Soon after his arrival he was created a Baronet, and was subsequently appointed Lieutenant-Governor.
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plural: baronetsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight:Bart