Definition of Baronetage

1. Noun. The collective body of baronets.

Generic synonyms: Aristocracy, Nobility

2. Noun. The state of a baronet.
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot

Definition of Baronetage

1. n. State or rank of a baronet.

Definition of Baronetage

1. Noun. baronets collectively ¹

2. Noun. The rank of a baronet ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Baronetage

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Baronetage

barometrical
barometrically
barometries
barometrograph
barometrographs
barometry
baron
baron and femme
baronage
baronages
baronduki
baroness
baronesses
baronet
baronetage (current term)
baronetages
baronetcies
baronetcy
baronetise
baronetize
baronets
barong
barongs
baronial
baronially
baronies
baronne
baronnes
baronries

Literary usage of Baronetage

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of the Statistical Society of London by Statistical Society (Great Britain) (1845)
"The first object, then, which I had in view was to combine the materials afforded by thei peerage and baronetage, so as to form some useful standards of ..."

2. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1769)
"A new baronetage cf England; or a genealogical and ... accommodate the public with a complete account of the Ihtc of the baronetage to the piefer.t time, ..."

3. Guide to Printed Books and Manuscripts Relating to English and Foreign by Gatfield, George (1892)
"A New baronetage of England, or a Genealogical and Historical Account of the Present English baronetage, with their Arms accurately engraved and blazoned. ..."

4. The Constitutional History of England Since the Accession of George the by Thomas Erskine May (1876)
"The baronetage, like the peerage, has been considerably increased during the last century. On the accession of George III., there were about five hundred ..."

5. Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada by University of Toronto (1901)
"The public, it seems, look upon the baronetage as an " order," " whereas," says ... We are concerned here with the baronetage of Nova Scotia and the book ..."

6. The Constitutional History of England Since the Accession of George the by Thomas Erskine May (1906)
"The baronetage, like the peerage, has been considerably increased during the last century. On the accession of George III., there were about five hundred ..."

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