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   noble

   /ˈnəʊbl/

   adjective

   • 1. belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy: "the medieval palace was once owned by a noble Florentine family" Similar aristocraticnoble-bornof noble birthtitledpatricianblue-bloodedhigh-bornwell bornarchaic:gentleof gentle birthOpposite humble
   • 2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles: "the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration" Similar righteousvirtuousgoodhonourablehonestuprightupstandingdecentworthynoble-mindeduncorruptedanti-corruptionmoralethicalreputablemagnanimousunselfishgenerousself-sacrificingbraveloftyexaltedelevatedgrandsublimeimposingOpposite dishonourableignoblebase
   • ▪ of imposing or magnificent size or appearance: "noble arches and massive granite columns" Similar magnificentsplendidgrandstatelyimposingdignifieddistinguishedproudstrikingimpressivemajesticgloriousmarvellousawe-inspiringawesomemonumentalpalatialstatuesqueheroicregalroyalkinglyqueenlyprincelyimperialOpposite unimpressive
   • ▪ of excellent or superior quality: "Chardonnay is the noble grape from which some of the finest white wines are produced" Similar excellentsplendidmarvellousmagnificentsuperbfinewonderfulexceptionalformidablesublimeprimefirst-classfirst-ratehigh-gradegrade Asuperiorsupremeflawlesschoiceselectfinestsuperlativemodelinformal:tip-topA1top-notchOpposite poor

   noun

   • 1. (especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth: "the greater a noble's military power, the more land he could control"
   • 2. a former English gold coin first issued in 1351. historical

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin (g)nobilis ‘noted, high-born’, from an Indo-European root shared by know.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nobleness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOBBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NOBBLE definition: 1. to make something fail, especially to make a horse in a race fail by giving it drugs 2. to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of NOBBLE is to incapacitate (a racehorse) especially by drugging. How to use nobble in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOBBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to disable (a racehorse ), esp with drugs. 2. to win over or outwit (a person) by underhand means. 3. to suborn (a person, esp a juror) by threats, bribery, etc. 4. to steal; filch. 5. to get hold of; grab.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnobble verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   nobble somebody to prevent somebody from achieving what they want synonym thwart. nobble somebody to catch somebody or get their attention, especially when they are unwilling. He was nobbled by the press who wanted details of the affair.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › nobbleNobble - definition of nobble by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Horse Racing) to disable (a racehorse), esp with drugs. 2. to win over or outwit (a person) by underhand means. 3. to suborn (a person, esp a juror) by threats, bribery, etc. 4. to steal; filch. 5. to get hold of; grab. 6. to kidnap. [C19: back formation from nobbler, from false division of an hobbler (one who hobbles horses) as a nobbler]

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   to convince (a person) by fraudulent methods; misrepresent or lie to. to swindle; defraud. to seize (a person); hold for arrest. nobble. / ˈnɒbəl / verb. to disable (a racehorse), esp with drugs. to win over or outwit (a person) by underhand means. to suborn (a person, esp a juror) by threats, bribery, etc. to steal; filch. to get hold of; grab.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › nobblenobble - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · nobble (third-person singular simple present nobbles, present participle nobbling, simple past and past participle nobbled) ( transitive) ( British, Australia, slang) To injure or obstruct intentionally. ( British, slang) To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation. The jury was nobbled to delay unanimous verdict.