baronetcy

[ bar-uh-nit-see, -net ]

noun

, plural bar·on·et·cies.

1. the rank or dignity of a baronet.

baronetcy

/ ˈbærənɪtsɪ; -ˌnɛt- /

noun

1. the rank, position, or patent of a baronet

Word History and Origins

Origin of baronetcy¹

First recorded in 1805–15; baronet + -cy

Example Sentences

Sir Percival David was born into a wealthy family in Bombay in 1892 and inherited a baronetcy from his father, as well as ownership of the family company.

From BBC

It came to my knowledge, through what passed between Mrs. Pocket and Drummle while I was attentive to my knife and fork, spoon, glasses, and other instruments of self-destruction, that Drummle, whose Christian name was Bentley, was actually the next heir but one to a baronetcy.

From Literature

When Sir Thomas, a bachelor, died in 1869 the land and his baronetcy passed on to his brother Sir John Maryon Wilson.

From BBC

Lady Nall, whose husband is Sir Edward Nall, said their only child Georgie will not be able to inherit the baronetcy when her father passes away as the law stands.

From BBC

She was 16; he was 21, the rebellious heir to a baronetcy, a self-proclaimed atheist and radical, and a proponent of free love.

From Wall Street Journal