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Adjective
/ˈnōbəl/,
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nobler, comparative; noblest, superlative;
  1. Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic
    • - the Duchess of Kent and other noble ladies
  2. Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles and ideals
    • - the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration
  3. Of imposing or magnificent size or appearance
    • - entering the building with its noble arches and massive granite columns
  4. Of excellent or superior quality

Noun
  1. (esp. in former times) A person of noble rank or birth

  2. A former English gold coin

  1. Lord: a titled peer of the realm
  2. baronial: impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns"
  3. of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times; "of noble birth"
  4. having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; "a noble spirit"; "noble deeds"
  5. inert especially toward oxygen; "a noble gas such as helium or neon"; "noble metals include gold and silver and platinum"
  6. (nobleness) nobility: the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
  7. Noble is the debut album from Versailles. The album was released digitally on July 9, 2008 exclusively on international iTunes music stores, and a standard CD release on July 16.
  8. Noble Automotive Ltd., more commonly known simply as Noble, is a British sports car manufacturer.
  9. The Noble was the first English gold coin produced in quantity, having been preceded by the Gold penny and the Florin earlier in the reigns of King Henry III and King Edward III, which saw little circulation.
  10. An International variety is a grape variety that is widely planted in most of the major wine producing regions and has widespread appeal and consumer recognition. ...
  11. The Manx Noble is a platinum bullion coin minted by the Pobjoy Mint from 1983 to 1989. Nobles are legal tender, but do not have a value associated with any currency (like the gold Krugerrand). Instead the value of a Noble is equal to its platinum content.
  12. Martin Noble (stage name Noble) is the lead guitarist with UK indie rock band British Sea Power.
  13. An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood; A medieval coin of England in the 14th and 15th centuries; Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character
  14. (nobleness) The quality or state of being noble; nobility or grandeur
  15. (NOBLING) A Sylvaner x Chasselas cross grown in Baden, Germany, its grapes have high sugar and acidity levels.
  16. Great; of perfect balance and harmonious expression. The so-called "noble" grapes are those that produce the world's finest wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Riesling (some would also include Syrah, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese).
  17. Of perfect structure and high quality and breeding. The term is applicable to great wines at any stage of their development.
  18. Modern platinum bullion coin issued by the Isle of Man since 1983.
  19. Unit of currency worth 6 shillings 8 pence.
  20. (in  Sir Andrew Noble, 1st Baronet (British physicist))
  21. Isle of Man platinum coin with a fineness of 999.5.
  22. honorable, heroic, brilliant, excellent, princely, magnanimous, courtly, dignified, splendid, exalted, distinguished
  23. Working boater's term for Newbold on the Oxford Canal.
  24. Wine produced from quality grape varieties and aged with great care. Quality wine aged for at least two years.
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