baronethood

bærəˈnuːθʊd

Definitions

1. noun

The state or position of being a baronet, a hereditary title ranking below a baron but above a knight, in the British peerage.

“The long history of the family and their baronethood was well-documented in the local archives.”

Synonyms

  • hereditary
  • noble
  • title

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • peasant