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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

baronetcy

/ˈbærənˌsɪsi/ noun · British & US
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What does baronetcy mean?

noun

A hereditary title of nobility ranking below a viscountcy, conferred on a person who has rendered some signal service to the crown, and is usually associated with a baronetage.

Example

"The baronetcy was passed down through generations of the aristocratic family."

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