baronet

Meanings

• A title of honour, usually hereditary, that places the bearer in a higher social class.

  - "John Doe, Esq., is a Baronet."
  - "The Baronetcy of Blair was created in the late 16th century."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with baronet
Baronet , Metaphysicet , Candlelit , Chivalric knight

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Baronet (en) : A title of honour, usually hereditary, that places the bearer in a higher social class.
   

2. Baronet (fr) : Un petit baron.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of baronet that leads to same result
baronet , baronets

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Etymology

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The term 'Baronet' originated in England during the late 16th century. It is derived from the Old French term 'baronnet', which means 'little baron'. Over time, the term 'Baronet' came to refer to a specific title of honour, which placed the bearer in a higher social class.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'Baronet' in England was in 1511, when King Henry VIII granted the title to Sir John Harington, who was a close friend and advisor to the king. Harington was the first person to be created a Baronet in the English peerage.

2. The insignia of a Baronet includes a coronet that is worn on the helmet, which is part of the coat of arms. The coronet of a Baronet is usually made of six gold ostrich feathers, arranged in a circular pattern on the rim of the coronet, with the tips of the feathers pointing upwards. In the center of the coronet, there is a gold or silver ball, known as the 'jewel of heraldry', which represents the sovereignty of the monarch and the authority of the Baronet.

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How to Memorize "baronet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a coat of arms with a shield bearing the image of a knight in armor, seated on a horse and holding a scepter in his right hand and a globe in his left hand. Above the shield, there is a helmet with a crest on top. The motto of the Baronetcy is written below the shield in Latin script.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'Baronet' with the image of a knight in armor, seated on a horse and holding a scepter in his right hand and a globe in his left hand. Visualize this image every time you encounter the term 'Baronet'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to remember the definition of a Baronet: 'A Baronet is a little Baron. He sits on a horse, just like a Baron, and holds a scepter in one hand and a globe in the other hand.' This mnemonic helps to remember the definition of a Baronet by associating the term with the image of a little Baron on a horse, holding a scepter and a globe.

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