Baronet

An English Otle of dignity. It is an hereditary dignity, descendible, but not a title of nobility. It is of very early use. Si)©lman; 1 Bl. Comm. 408.

A British title of hereditary rank next below that of a baron; it is the only title of hereditary knighthood. It is given by patent, not by investiture. The order was fouuded in 1611. They rank above all knights except those of the Garter. The order of Baronets of Ireland was founded in 1619 with the same privileges. The order of Baronets of Scotland was founded in 1625; after the Union MToT) they became Baronets of the United Kingdom. have been created since. The usual a! ation after the name is Bart. Cent Diet

An English name of dignity signifying little baron; an hereditary dignity created by letters patent, and usually descendible to the issue male, but not a title of nobility.

An English name or title of dignity, (but nota title of nobility,) established A. D. 1611 by James I. It is created by letters patent, and descends to the male heir, Spelman.

[L. Lat. baronettus, q. v.] An English name of dignity, which in its etymology imports a little baron. It is an hereditary dignity created by letters patent, and usually descendible to the issue male, but is not a title of nobility. 1 Bl. Com. 403. It was instituted by King James I., A. D. 1 6 11, in order to raise a competent sum for the reduction of the province of Ulster in Ireland. Id. ibid. The title however occurs in records and statutes at a much earlier period. Spelman, voc. Baronettus,