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Baronetage (Noun)

The collective body of baronets.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The baronetage of England has a long and storied history dating back to the 17th century.
The peerage and baronetage were often intertwined, with many baronets also holding peerage titles.
As a member of the baronetage, he was entitled to use the honorific "Sir" before his name.
The decline of the baronetage began in the 20th century, as the title lost much of its social significance.
In the United Kingdom, the baronetage is still considered a hereditary honor, although it carries few official privileges or responsibilities.

The state of a baronet.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The aristocrat was eager to elevate his baronetage through strategic marriages and land acquisitions.
After his father's passing, the young man inherited the family title and entered the ranks of the baronetage.
The privileges and responsibilities that came with baronetage weighed heavily on the nobleman's shoulders.
The English monarch conferred the title of baronet on the esteemed gentleman, raising his baronetage among the aristocracy.
The lord's long lineage of distinguished baronetage made him a respected figure in the high society of his time.