noble /nōˈbl/

1. Illustrious
2. High in social rank or character
3. Of high birth
4. Impressive
5. Stately
6. Generous
7. Excellent, worthy

1. A person of high social title or rank
2. A peer
3. An obsolete gold coin worth approx one-third of a pound sterling (33p or 6 shillings 8d)

noˈbleness noun

noˈbly adverb

noble art or noble science noun

(with the) boxing

noble gas noun

An inert gas

noˈbleman noun (pl noˈblemen)

1. A man who is noble or of high social rank
2. A peer

noble metal noun

One that does not readily tarnish on exposure to air, such as gold, silver, platinum (cf base metal)

noˈble-mindˈed adjective

noˈble-mindˈedness noun

noble opal noun

Precious opal, a translucent or semi-transparent bluish- or yellowish-white variety with brilliant play of colours

noble rot noun

A mould which forms on over-ripe grapes and produces the characteristic richness of certain wines, eg Sauternes and Tokay

noble savage noun

A romantic and idealized view of primitive man

noble science see noble art above.

noˈblewoman noun (pl noˈblewomen)

1. A woman who is noble or of high social rank
2. A peeress

most noble

An appellation formally prefixed to the title of a duke

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