noblewoman

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English

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Etymology

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From noble +‎ -woman.

Noun

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noblewoman (plural noblewomen)

  1. A woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage; a Lady.
    • 2019, Marlon James, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Hamish Hamilton, page 377:
      The King [...] sit at the head of the royal table with his elder warriors and advisers, noblemen and noblewomen.

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