If a man was not born into nobility, and the Monarch liked him,
the Monarchy could grant him nobility status. Or, a man could buy
the right to be let into nobility. Otherwise, a single man could
gain the right by marrying into nobility.
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Noble is the adjective related to nobility. Adjectives to
describe nobility include landed, aristocratic, and gentle.
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English" the nobility" is German: "die Vornehmheit".