noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods.
2. 2
   a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

archdukearistocratarmigerbachelorbanneretbaron

Example

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"The fact is that our friend the baronet begins to display a considerable interest in our fair neighbour."

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