baronet
noun
- a man holding the lowest hereditary British title, below a baron but above a knight: a baronet is addressed as “Sir,” and may add “Bart.” to his name, as Sir John Doe, Bart.
- this title
See baronet in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(bărˈə-nĭt, bărˌə-nĕtˈ)
noun- A man holding a British hereditary title of honor reserved for commoners, ranking immediately below the barons and above all orders of knighthood except the Garter.
- Abbr. Bart. or Bt. Used as the title for such a man.
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