noun
- plural of baronetcy; hereditary titles of honor ranking below a baron but above a knight
Usage: formal; British nobility system
Examples
- Several baronetcies were created during the reign of King James I.
- The family held three different baronetcies over the centuries.
- Many baronetcies became extinct when there were no male heirs.
- The government rarely creates new baronetcies in modern times.
- These baronetcies date back to the early 17th century.
- The baronetcies were passed down through the eldest sons.