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baronetcy

 

[ หˆbรฆrษ™หŒnษ›tsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baronete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเคจเฅ‡เคŸเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baronetschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baroneti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะพะฝะตั‚ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baronat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ท็ˆตไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baronnet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baronรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baronetlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋กœ๋„ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูˆู†ูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baronstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baronรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ท็ˆต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baronat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baronet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะพะฝะตั‚ั‚i

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baronetlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baronรญa

Etymology

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.