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nobility

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nobility
/noh bil"i tee/, n., pl. nobilities.
1. the noble class or the body of nobles in a country.
2. (in Britain) the peerage.
3. the state or quality of being noble.
4. nobleness of mind, character, or spirit; exalted moral excellence.
5. grandeur or magnificence.
6. noble birth or rank.
[1350-1400; ME nobilite < L nobilitas. See NOBLE, -ITY]

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