BARONET

baronet, Bart

(noun) 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.”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

baronet

A hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.

Anagrams

• Bartone, Boatner, reboant, tonebar

Source: Wiktionary

Bar"on*et, n. Etym: [Baron + -et.]

Definition: A dignity or degree of honor next below a baron and above a knight, having precedency of all orders of knights except those of the Garter. It is the lowest degree of honor that is hereditary. The baronets are commoners.

Note: The order was founded by James I. in 1611, and is given by patent. The word, however, in the sense of a lesser baron, was in use long before. "Baronets have the title of 'Sir' prefixed to their Christian names; their surnames being followed by their dignity, usually abbreviated Bart. Their wives are addressed as 'Lady' or 'Madam'. Their sons are possessed of no title beyond 'Esquire.'" Cussans.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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