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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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 27 Jul. 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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