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English to English noun
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a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight |  | Example: since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart.
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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