nobleman

noun

no·​ble·​man ˈnō-bəl-mən How to pronounce nobleman (audio)
: a man of noble rank : peer

Examples of nobleman in a Sentence

his impeccable manners immediately marked him as a nobleman
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There's a rightful heir to the throne, Lucius (Paul Mescal); his mother, Lucilla (Connie Nielsen); her husband, General Acacius (Pascal); and gladiator wrangler and rich nobleman Macrinus (Denzel Washington), to name a few. EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024 Verdi’s opera spins the tragic romance of courtesan Violetta young nobleman Alfredo. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024 Set during and after the Japanese invasions of Korea from 1592 to 1598 (often known as the Imjin War), Uprising tells the story of two childhood friends—one a slave, the other a nobleman—who later turn into bitter enemies on the battlefield. Regina Kim, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 His performance as an out-of-favor nobleman doing his best to stay alive is marvelous, to say the least. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nobleman 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nobleman was in the 13th century

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“Nobleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nobleman. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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nobleman

noun
no·​ble·​man ˈnō-bəl-mən How to pronounce nobleman (audio)
: a man of noble rank

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