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baronetised

|bar-on-et-ised|

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/ˈbærənətaɪzd/

(baronetise)

grant baronetcy

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'baronetised' originates from English, specifically the verb 'baronetise', which is formed from the noun 'baronet' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (or '-ise').

Historical Evolution

'baronet' entered English in the early 17th century from Old French 'baronet', a diminutive of 'baron' (compare Italian 'baronetto'); English then formed the verb 'baronetize'/'baronetise' by adding the productive suffix '-ize'/'-ise', and the past/past-participle form became 'baronetised'.

Meaning Changes

Initially the root 'baronet' referred to a 'little baron' (a hereditary title below baron); over time the derived verb came to mean 'to confer the title of baronet on (someone)', which is its current sense.

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Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'baronetise' (to confer the rank or dignity of a baronet on someone).

He was baronetised in recognition of his services to the nation.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2026/01/18 06:18

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