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Clerk baronets

Okay kiddo, let's talk about clerk baronet. So, a clerk baronet is a very special type of baronet which is a fancy way of saying "a person who has been given a special title by the King or Queen."

Now, these particular baronets are called clerk baronets because they were given their title in a very interesting way. You see, a long time ago in England, there were some really important people who helped the King or Queen with important paperwork, like writing down laws and keeping track of money. These people were called "clerks."

And sometimes, the King or Queen would decide to give these clerks a very special honor by making them a baronet. But instead of just giving them the title, the King or Queen would have them do a special task to prove they were worthy of the honor. That task was usually something really hard like translating a really long and difficult book or writing down a very complicated set of laws.

So, if the clerk was able to do the task and show that they were super smart and good at their job, the King or Queen would then make them a clerk baronet. That meant they were now a part of a very special group of people who had been recognized for their hard work and dedication to their job.

But even though the title sounds really fancy, it's not something that you can just go out and buy. It's only given to people who have done something really amazing and have been recognized for their hard work by the King or Queen.

I hope that helps explain what a clerk baronet is, kiddo!
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