baronetcy

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

noun

, plural bar·on·et·cies.

1. the rank or dignity of a baronet.

baronetcy

/ ˈbærənɪtsɪ; -ˌnɛt- /

noun

1. the rank, position, or patent of a baronet

Word History and Origins

Origin of baronetcy¹

First recorded in 1805–15; baronet + -cy

Example Sentences

Lady Corbet had, besides four daughters, two sons then living: both in turns succeeded to the baronetcy.

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Eldest son of Sir Matthew Featherstonhaugh, and his successor in the baronetcy.

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A second baronetcy in the family had been specially created for Sir Gerald.

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In 1787, on the death of his father, he succeeded to the baronetcy.

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Palmerston offered Cobden a choice between a baronetcy and a Privy Councillorship as a reward for his services.

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