Dictionary 1. (n.) One of a ruling class; a noble\; one of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community.2. (n.) One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person. 3. (n.) One who favors an aristocracy as a form of government, or believes the aristocracy should govern. Thesaurus Brahman archduke armiger baron baronet blue blood count daimio duke earl esquire gentleman grand duke grandee hidalgo lace-curtain laird landgrave lord lordling magnate magnifico margrave marquis noble nobleman optimate palsgrave patrician peer seigneur seignior silk-stocking squire swell thoroughbred upper-cruster viscount waldgrave |