baronetage

[bar-uh-nit-ij, -net-]

noun

1. baronets collectively.

2. baronetcy.

baronetage

/ ˈbærənɪtɪdʒ /

noun

1. the order of baronets; baronets collectively

2. the rank of a baronet; baronetcy

Word History and Origins

Origin of baronetage¹

First recorded in 1710–20; baronet + -age

Example Sentences

Of modern popular peerages and baronetages that of Burke has been published since 1822 in many editions and now appears yearly.

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There was no chance of anyone coming forward to claim the family honours, and the name of Strahan was dropped out of the book of the baronetage of England for ever.

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The landlady recognised his baronetage with a little courtesy.

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Helen felt that her irate fellow countrywoman was metaphorically hurling large volumes of the peerage, baronetage, and landed gentry at the unhappy conductor’s head.

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I said many years, long before my name was added to the baronetage.

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