noble rank

  • 1noble — ► ADJECTIVE (nobler, noblest) 1) belonging to the aristocracy. 2) having fine personal qualities or high moral principles. 3) imposing; magnificent. ► NOUN 1) (especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth. 2) …

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  • 2noble — I. adjective (nobler; noblest) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin nobilis well known, noble, from noscere to come to know more at know Date: 13th century 1. a. possessing outstanding qualities ; illustrious b. famous, notabl …

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  • 3noble — adjective (nobler, noblest) 1》 belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy. 2》 having fine personal qualities or high moral principles. 3》 imposing; magnificent. noun 1》 (especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth. 2》… …

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  • 4noble — no·ble || nəʊbl n. person of noble rank; aristocrat adj. aristocratic; honored; morally upstanding, righteous …

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  • 5Noble Consort Ying — Consort to The Qianlong Emperor Father B …

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  • 6Noble Consort Wan — Consort to The Qianlong Emperor The Noble Consort Wan (Chinese: 婉贵妃) 1716 1807, was the daughter of Chen Tingzhang ( …

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  • 7Noble — No ble, a. [Compar. {Nobler}; superl. {Noblest}.] [F. noble, fr. L. nobilis that can be or is known, well known, famous, highborn, noble, fr. noscere to know. See {know}.] 1. Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low,… …

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  • 8Noble gas — Noble No ble, a. [Compar. {Nobler}; superl. {Noblest}.] [F. noble, fr. L. nobilis that can be or is known, well known, famous, highborn, noble, fr. noscere to know. See {know}.] 1. Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is… …

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  • 9Noble metals — Noble No ble, a. [Compar. {Nobler}; superl. {Noblest}.] [F. noble, fr. L. nobilis that can be or is known, well known, famous, highborn, noble, fr. noscere to know. See {know}.] 1. Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is… …

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  • 10noble — [nō′bəl] adj. nobler, noblest [OFr < L nobilis, lit., well known < base of (g)noscere, to KNOW] 1. having eminence, renown, fame, etc.; illustrious 2. having or showing high moral qualities or ideals, or greatness of character; lofty 3.… …

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