highborn

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highborn englannista suomeksi

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highborn englanniksi

Of high social standing as a result of having been born a member of an upper-level social class.
(RQ:Shakespeare King John)
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(RQ:Thackeray Virginians)
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Born a member of an upper-level social class (although not necessarily retaining high social standing)
1996, Peter F. Ainsworth, "'The Letter Killeth': Law and Spirit in Marie De France's Lay of ''Le Fresne''," ''French Studies'', volume L, no. 1 (Jan.), page 5:

The references to the lady's long-standing affection for her loyal, high-born servant girl provide a succinct intimation that the lady herself is not a wholly repellent character.

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Of, pertaining to, or befitting people of high social standing.
1670, Richard Crashaw, "To the Queen's Majesty on Twelfth-day" in ''Steps to the temple; The delights of the Muses; and, ''Carmen'' Deo Nostro'', Herringman (London):

In this illustrious throng, your lofty flood

Swells high, fair confluence of all highborn Blood.

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Of superior or premium quality; magnificent; expensive.
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