baronetcy

Noun

Meaning

The rank or patent of a baronet.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

barony prince duke baron marquis thane laird viscount ameer lordship kingship earl armiger count monarchy
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Antonyms

princess peasant commoner villain plebeian

Hypernyms

title rank

Examples

A scandal erupted in 1922 when it became known that Lloyd George had awarded honours and titles, such as a baronetcy to rich businessmen in return for cash in the range of £10,000 and more. Source: Internet

The elated Despard declares himself free of the curse, as he can now transfer the baronetcy to his brother. Source: Internet

Treves was honoured with a baronetcy (which Edward had arranged before the operation) Bentley-Cranch, p. 127 and appendix surgery entered the medical mainstream. Source: Internet

He had declined both a knighthood and baronetcy. Source: Internet

The baronetcy can be revived at any time on provision of acceptable proofs of succession. Source: Internet

The concession of a baronetcy (i.e. hereditary knighthood), was granted to Margaret Thatcher's husband Denis following her resignation (explained below, see Baronet ). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

baroness-in-waiting baronet baronetage baronetess baronetical baronetise