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baronetcy

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bar·on·et·cy  (br-nt-s, -nts)
n. pl. bar·on·et·cies
The rank or dignity of a baronet or baronetess.
baronetcy [ˈbærənɪtsɪ -ˌnɛt-]
n pl -cies
(History / Heraldry) the rank, position, or patent of a baronet
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.baronetcy - the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
barony
rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
2.baronetcy - the title of a baron
title - an appellation signifying nobility; "`your majesty' is the appropriate title to use in addressing a king"
Translations
baronetcy [ˈbærənɪtsɪ] N → dignidad f del baronet
baronetcy
n (= rank) → Baronetstand m; (= title) → Baronetswürde f


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A baronetcy was spoken of with confidence; a peerage was frequently mentioned.
Little Dorrit by Dickens, Charles View in context
The hero of the novel was already almost reaching his English happiness, a baronetcy and an estate, and Anna was feeling a desire to go with him to the estate, when she suddenly felt that HE ought to feel ashamed, and that she was ashamed of the same thing.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Aye, there have been generations of Sir Johns among you, and if knighthood were hereditary, like a baronetcy, as it practically was in old times, when men were knighted from father to son, you would be Sir John now.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas View in context
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