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noble (?), a. [Compar. Nobler (?); superl. Noblest (?).] [F. noble, fr. L. nobilis that can be or is known
| noble | (?), 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, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a noble heart. [1913 Webster]
-Statues, with winding ivy crowned, belong |
| noble | , n. 1. A person of rank above a commoner; a nobleman; a peer. [1913 Webster]
2. An English money of account, and, formerly, a gold coin, of the value of 6 s. 8 d. sterling, or about $1.61 (in 1913). [1913 Webster]
3. (Zol.) A European fish; the lyrie. [1913 Webster] |
| noble | , v. t. To make noble; to ennoble. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
-Thou nobledest so far forth our nature. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] |
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