baronetnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbær.ən.et/us/ˈber.ən.et/a man who has the lowest title of honour that can be given in the UK , below a baron but above a knight, and given from father to son
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Royalty, aristocracy & titles
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Examples from literature
- I believe the nation expects me to be made a baronet.
- On this occasion he asked only for the baronet.
- The baronet smiled kindly, and shook his head.
- There was a moment's hesitation, and then the young baronet spoke out manfully.
- They never failed to let you know, too, that he was supposed to be the son of a baronet.