noble

noble
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, notable <
noble deeds
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2. of high birth or exalted rank ; aristocratic 3. a. possessing very high or excellent qualities or properties <
noble wine
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b. very good or excellent 4. grand or impressive especially in appearance <
noble edifice
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5. possessing, characterized by, or arising from superiority of mind or character or of ideals or morals ; lofty <
a noble ambition
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6. chemically inert or inactive especially toward oxygen <
a noble metal such as platinum
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— compare base 6a Synonyms: see moralnobleness nounnobly adverb II. noun Date: 14th century 1. a person of noble rank or birth 2. an old English gold coin equivalent to 6s 8d

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