IGNOBLE


Meaning of IGNOBLE in English

■ adjective ( ~r , ~st )

1》 not honourable; base.

2》 of humble origin or social status.

Derivatives

ignobility noun

ignobly adverb

Origin

ME: from Fr., or from L. ignobilis , from in- 'not' + gnobilis , older form of nobilis 'noble'.

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