Young Fred got really irritated then and pointed out all the actresses that had actually married into the nobility.
A Real-Life ‘Downton Abbey’ Affair|Margaret Powell|January 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Quae non expediunt, nec licent,” such is the conclusion arrived at by the sentiment of Christian nobility.
The Essence of Christianity|Ludwig Feuerbach
But there was a nobility and an implacable sense of justice about this singular religieux which conquered me completely.
Tales of Secret Egypt|Sax Rohmer
Rules of feudal warfare were established, the day of rest was observed, education of clergy and nobility were provided.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
I wish my nobility to commence with myself and derive all my titles from the French people.
How to Succeed|Orison Swett Marden
His former position as an employer continued to affect his entire personality, like a title of nobility that he could not abandon.
L'Assommoir|Emile Zola
British Dictionary definitions for nobility
nobility
/ (nəʊˈbɪlɪtɪ) /
nounplural-ties
a socially or politically privileged class whose titles are conferred by descent or by royal decree
the state or quality of being morally or spiritually good; dignitythe nobility of his mind
(in the British Isles) the class of people holding the titles of dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, or barons and their feminine equivalents collectively; peerage