Baronetcy: meaning, definitions and examples
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baronetcy
[ หbรฆrษหnษtsi ]
noble title
A baronetcy is a hereditary title awarded to a baronet, ranking below a baron but above a knight. It is conferred in the United Kingdom and is usually passed down through generations. Baronets are entitled to use the prefix 'Sir' before their name.
Synonyms
hereditary title, honorary title, noble title
Examples of usage
- Sir John Smith was honored with a baronetcy.
- The baronetcy of the Smith family has been in existence for three centuries.
- After receiving his baronetcy, he hosted a grand celebration.
- She inherited her father's baronetcy upon his passing.
Translations
Translations of the word "baronetcy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น baronete
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฐเคจเฅเคเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Baronetschaft
๐ฎ๐ฉ baroneti
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะพะฝะตัััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ baronat
๐ฏ๐ต ็ท็ตไฝ
๐ซ๐ท baronnet
๐ช๐ธ baronรญa
๐น๐ท baronetlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ก๋ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ baronstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ baronรกt
๐จ๐ณ ็ท็ต
๐ธ๐ฎ baronat
๐ฎ๐ธ baronet
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะพะฝะตััi
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baronetlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ baronรญa
Word origin
The term 'baronetcy' originates from 'baronet', a title denoting a rank in the British aristocracy. The word can be traced back to the early 14th century, derived from the Middle English 'baronette', a diminutive of 'baron', which referred to a lord of lower status. The title was formally instituted by King James I in 1611, when it was created as a means to reward wealth and loyalty without granting full nobility. The rank of baronet is unique as it is hereditary, meaning it can be passed down through generations, and it effectively bridges the gap between knighthood and the higher ranks of the peerage. Over the centuries, the baronetcy has provided a way for individuals to gain social recognition and status without the additional privileges associated with peerage titles.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,694 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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