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- [bar-uh-nit-see, -net]
- /ˈbær ə nɪt si, -ˌnɛt/
- /ˈbær.ən.et.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh-nit-see, -net]
- /ˈbær ə nɪt si, -ˌnɛt/
Definitions of baronetcy word
- noun baronetcy the rank, position, or patent of a baronet 3
- noun baronetcy the title, rank, or status of a baronet 3
- noun plural baronetcy the rank or dignity of a baronet. 1
- noun baronetcy nobility: rank of baronet 1
- noun baronetcy the rank of a baronet. 0
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Origin of baronetcy
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; baronet + -cy
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Parts of speech for Baronetcy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
baronetcy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
baronetcy usage trend in Literature
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