Associations to the word «Noblesse»

Wiktionary

NOBLESSE, noun. The quality of being noble; nobleness.
NOBLESSE, noun. The nobility; peerage.
NOBLESSE OBLIGE, noun. The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.

Dictionary definition

NOBLESSE, noun. The state of being of noble birth.
NOBLESSE, noun. Members of the nobility (especially of the French nobility).

Wise words

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