Baronet vs. Baron

Baronetnoun

A hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, entitling the bearer to the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.

Baronetnoun

A dignity or degree of honor next below a baron and above a knight, having precedency of all orders of knights except those of the Garter. It is the lowest degree of honor that is hereditary. The baronets are commoners.

Baronetnoun

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight;

Baronet

A baronet ( or ; abbreviated Bart or Bt) or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess (, , or ; abbreviation Btss), is the holder of a baronetcy, a hereditary title awarded by the British Crown. The practice of awarding baronetcies was originally introduced in England in the 14th century and was used by James I of England in 1611 as a means of raising funds.

Baronnoun

The male ruler of a barony.

Baronnoun

A male member of the lowest rank of English nobility (the equivalent rank in Scotland is lord).

Baronnoun

A particular cut of beef, made up of a double sirloin.

Baronnoun

A person of great power in society, especially in business and politics.

Baronnoun

A husband.

Baronnoun

A title or degree of nobility; originally, the possessor of a fief, who had feudal tenants under him; in modern times, in France and Germany, a nobleman next in rank below a count; in England, a nobleman of the lowest grade in the House of Lords, being next below a viscount.

Baronnoun

A husband; as, baron and feme, husband and wife.

Baronnoun

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

Baronnoun

a British peer of the lowest rank

Baronnoun

a very wealthy or powerful businessman;

Baronnoun

a member of the lowest order of the British nobility. Baron is not used as a form of address, barons usually being referred to as ‘Lord’.

Baronnoun

a member of a foreign nobility having a rank similar to that of a British baron.

Baronnoun

a person who held lands or property from the sovereign or a powerful overlord.

Baronnoun

an important or powerful person in a specified business or industry

Baron

Baron is a rank of nobility or title of honour, often hereditary, in various European countries, either current or historical. The female equivalent is baroness.