baronet

[ bar-uh-nit, bar-uh-net ]
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noun
  1. a member of a British hereditary order of honor, ranking below the barons and made up of commoners, designated by Sir before the name and Baronet, usually abbreviated Bart., after: Sir John Smith, Bart.

Origin of baronet

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at baron, -et

Other words from baronet

  • bar·o·net·i·cal, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for baronet

baronet

/ (ˈbærənɪt, -ˌnɛt) /


noun
  1. (in Britain) a commoner who holds the lowest hereditary title of honour, ranking below a baron: Abbreviation: Bart., Bt

Origin of baronet

1
C15: order instituted 1611, from baron + -et

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