HIGHBORN

coroneted, highborn, titled

(adjective) belonging to the peerage; “the princess and her coroneted companions”; “the titled classes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

highborn (not comparable)

(archaic) Of high social standing as a result of having been born a member of an upper-level social class.

(archaic) Born a member of an upper-level social class (although not necessarily retaining high social standing)

Of, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.

(figuratively) Of superior or premium quality; magnificent; expensive.

Antonyms

• low-born

Source: Wiktionary


High"born`, a.

Definition: Of noble birth. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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