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noble 1. of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal period 2. Chem a. (of certain elements) chemically unreactive b. (of certain metals, esp copper, silver, and gold) resisting oxidation 3. Falconry a. designating long-winged falcons that capture their quarry by stooping on it from above b. designating the type of quarry appropriate to a particular species of falcon 4. a person belonging to a privileged social or political class whose status is usually indicated by a title conferred by sovereign authority or descent 5. (in the British Isles) a person holding the title of duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron, or a feminine equivalent 6. a former Brit gold coin having the value of one third of a pound How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Noble thou feelest thyself still, and noble others also feel thee still, though they bear thee a grudge and cast evil looks. "What," replied he, "do you live in Bagdad, and not know that here lives the noble Sindbad the Sailor, that famous traveller who sailed over every sea upon which the sun shines? "Well, you see, sir," he continued, instinctively lowering his voice to a confidential impressiveness, "he married an actress; a noble lady too she was, a fine dashing merry lady as ever you saw. |
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