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Baronet - What does it mean?

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baronet

English

(wikipedia baronet)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to 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.

    • Related terms

    * baron * baronetcy

    See also

    * knight

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