Baronet
WordNet
noun
(1) A member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
"Since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart."
WiktionaryText
Noun
- 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.