Baronet (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight; "since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart.".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As the oldest son of the family, James was expected to inherit the title of baronet one day and become Sir James Thompson, Bart.
- She curtsied politely when introduced to Sir Reginald, a wealthy baronet with a grand estate in the countryside.
- Since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart, a custom he was quite proud of.
- Lady Catherine's husband, Sir William, was a baronet who served in the army and later in parliament.
- At the dinner party, Sir Thomas, a young baronet from Scotland, was seated next to the Prime Minister's wife.