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Courtesy title

Dictionary of GenealogyKnighthood & Chivalry Dictionary
The courtesy title, one step below that of the actual rank of an heir. For example, a duke's first son could style himself 'earl ', unless the family actually possessed other titles, in which case he would 'use' the lesser titles as his own.&nbsp
 

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