noun
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the order of baronets; baronets collectively
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the rank of a baronet; baronetcy
Etymology
Origin of baronetage
Example Sentences
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By-the-bye, I give you joy of your baronetage.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 09 by Maria Edgeworth
She did not seem at all impressed with the fact that she was talking to a member of the baronetage.
From The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel by William John Locke
First to revive the baronetage, and then, after some fifteen or twenty years more of faithful service, to become Baron Rokestone, of Dorracleugh.
From Willing to Die by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
I said many years, long before my name was added to the baronetage.
From Olla Podrida by Frederick Marryat
"Have the goodness, if you please, to hand me the baronetage."
From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Samuel Warren
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