baronet

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /bæɹə.ˈnɛt/
  • (file)

Noun

baronet (plural baronets, feminine baronetess)

  1. The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, accompanied by 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.

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Polish

Etymology

Borrowed from English baronet, from Old French baronnet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baˈrɔ.nɛt/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔnɛt
  • Syllabification: ba‧ro‧net

Noun

baronet m pers

  1. (historical) baronet

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Further reading

  • baronet in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French baronnet.

Noun

baronet m (plural baroneți)

  1. baronet

Declension

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baɾoˈnet/ [ba.ɾoˈnet̪]
  • Rhymes: -et
  • Syllabification: ba‧ro‧net

Noun

baronet m (plural baronets)

  1. baronet
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