Definition of baronet
: the holder of a rank of honor below a baron and above a knight
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1614
First Known Use of baronet
1614
BARONET Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of baronet for English Language Learners
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: a man who is a member of the British nobility with a rank below a baron
BARONET Defined for Kids
baronet
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noun
bar·on·et
\ˈber-ə-nət\
Definition of baronet for Students
: the holder of a rank of honor below a baron but above a knight
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