baronetized
|ba-ron-et-ized|
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/ˌbærənəˈtaɪz/
(baronetize)
make someone a baronet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'baronetized' originates from English, specifically the verb 'baronetize', formed from the noun 'baronet' plus the suffix '-ize'. 'baronet' itself comes from Old French 'baronet', a diminutive of 'baron'.
Historical Evolution
'baronet' arose in Middle English from Old French 'baronet' (diminutive of 'baron'); the verb 'baronetize' was created in modern English by adding '-ize' to 'baronet'; 'baronetized' is the past/past participle form used to indicate someone was made a baronet.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'to make someone a baronet' and this meaning has been retained; 'baronetized' simply marks the action as completed or used adjectivally.
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Last updated: 2026/01/18 07:00
