Main Entry: no·bil·i·ty

Pronunciation: \nō-ˈbi-lə-tē\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English nobilite, from Anglo-French nobilité, from Latin nobilitat-, nobilitas, from nobilis

Date: 14th century

1 : the quality or state of being noble in character, quality, or rank
2 : the body of persons forming the noble class in a country or state : aristocracy