Definitions

1. noun

The state or position of a baronet; a baronetcy.

“The title of baronetship was passed down through generations in the noble family.”

2. noun

A hereditary title of nobility ranking below a viscountcy, conferred by a sovereign as a reward for some service or merit, and denoted by the prefix ‘Bart.’ or ‘Bt.’

“The baronetship was granted to the brave soldier for his heroic actions in battle.”