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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Other sculptures show how Raven tricks his way into the nobleman's home. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024 For centuries it was made up of noblemen — women were not allowed until 1963 — whose voting rights were passed down to their children along with their titles. Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 Upon meeting with his boss, the suspiciously jubilant Herr Knock (Simon McBurney), Thomas is tasked with traveling to a secluded castle in the Carpathian Mountains to obtain a Transylvanian nobleman's signature for the purchase of a decrepit Wisborg mansion. Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 But there was one aspect of becoming the nobleman that did surprise him: wearing a dress. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 23 Oct. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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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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