Definition

A group of people who hold the title of baronet, or the rank associated with this title.

Example

The baronetage includes many distinguished families with a long history in the country.

Conversation

Have you ever read about the baronetage?

No, I haven't! What is it about?

It's basically a list of baronets and their ranks.

That sounds interesting; I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Baronetage → It is formed from "baronet" (a title of honor in British nobility, derived from "baron" from Old French *baron*, meaning nobleman) and "-age" (a suffix denoting a state or condition). The word "baronetage" refers to the collective body or rank of baronets, indicating their status in the nobility.

Memory Tip

Think of 'baronet' as a title for a nobleman and '-age' indicating a group or state, so 'baronetage' refers to the group of noblemen with that title.

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