Associations to the word «Nobility»

Wiktionary

NOBILITY, noun. A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
NOBILITY, noun. (uncountable) The quality of being noble.

Dictionary definition

NOBILITY, noun. A privileged class holding hereditary titles.
NOBILITY, noun. The quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct.
NOBILITY, noun. The state of being of noble birth.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.