Meaning ofbaronetin English

Noun

1. a title with "Sir" or "Dame" prefix; passed to heirs
   The king conferred a baronet title on the wealthy merchant.
2. holder of a baronetcy title; inherits from family
   The baronet inherited his title from his father and became Sir John.
3. a hereditary title below peerage; senior to knighthoods
   The British monarch awards baronetcies to individuals for outstanding service.