baronetize

An obsolete verb meaning to confer the rank of baronet upon someone.

• 🇪🇸Verbo arcaico o poco usado que significa otorgar a alguien el título de baronet o nombrar baronet.

1. Confer a baronetcy upon C2 formal british

   To bestow the title of baronet on someone, making them a member of the hereditary order of baronets.

   • The king decided to baronetize the wealthy merchant for his services to the crown.
   • He was baronetized in the 19th century, a rare honor for a commoner.
   • The ceremony to baronetize the new lord was held at the palace.

   🇪🇸Conferir un baronetazgo

• baronetized past participle
• baronetized past simple
• baronetizing present participle
• baronetizes third person singular