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nobleman

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One of the nobility; a noble; a peer; one who enjoys rank above a commoner, either by virtue of birth, by office, or by patent.

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The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to write long dialogues on large topics. Richard Rorty

It was my mustache that landed jobs for me. In those silent-film days it was the mark of a villain. When I realized they had me pegged as a foreign nobleman type I began to live the part, too. I bought a pair of white spats, an ascot tie and a walking stick. Adolphe Menjou

The slim and agile baritone, Vytas Juozapaitis, portrayed the Don as a self centered nobleman. He sang with a pleasant voice, and unlike most interpreters of the role, he had no trouble tossing off the 'Champagne Aria' at top speed. Vytautas Juozapaitis

A stick for the nobody, a hint for the nobleman. Afghan Proverb

A degenerate nobleman is like a turnip. There is nothing good of him but that which is underground. English Proverb

The peasant sweats and the nobleman is always right. Russian Proverb

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