second estate
second estate · second estates
The caste of nobility in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in…The caste of nobility in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in France prior to 1789, as distinct from the clergy and the commoners.
Meaning
2 sensesThe caste of nobility in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in France prior to 1789, as distinct from the clergy and the commoners.
The House of Lords.
More definitions
- the nobility in France and the peerage in Britain
Origin
See etymology at fourth estate.See etymology at fourth estate.
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Forms
plural: second estates| Singular | second estate |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the nobility in France and the peerage in Britain:Lords Temporal
See also
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