Baronetnoun
A hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.
Baronetcynoun
the rank of a baronet
Baronetnoun
A dignity or degree of honor next below a baron and above a knight, having precedency of all orders of knights except those of the Garter. It is the lowest degree of honor that is hereditary. The baronets are commoners.
Baronetcynoun
The rank or patent of a baronet.
Baronetnoun
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight;
βsince he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart.β;
Baronetcynoun
the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
Baronet
A baronet ( or ; abbreviated Bart or Bt) or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess (, , or ; abbreviation Btss), is the holder of a baronetcy, a hereditary title awarded by the British Crown. The practice of awarding baronetcies was originally introduced in England in the 14th century and was used by James I of England in 1611 as a means of raising funds.
Baronetcynoun
the title of a baron