noblesse
The quality of being nobleThe quality of being noble; nobleness.
/nə(ʊ)ˈblɛs/
» Is there any dignity in having to depend on the noblesse oblige of the rich?
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality of being noble; nobleness.
the state of being of noble birth
(plural, plural only)The nobility; peerage.
members of the nobility (especially of the French nobility)
Examples
1 sentencesIs there any dignity in having to depend on the noblesse oblige of the rich?
Origin
From Middle English noblesse, from Anglo-Norman noblesse, noblesce et al., Old French noblFrom Middle English noblesse, from Anglo-Norman noblesse, noblesce et al., Old French noblace, nobleche et al., from noble (“noble”).
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Forms
plural: noblesses| Singular | noblesse |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the state of being of noble birth:nobility
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable