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Ignoble a. : Of low birth or family; not noble; not illustrious; plebeian; common; humble.

Ignoble a. : Not honorable, elevated, or generous; base.

Ignoble a. : Not a true or noble falcon; -- said of certain hawks, as the goshawk.

Ignoble v. t. : To make ignoble.

Example:
How can a noble character take positive notice of an Ignoble one?

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synonyms
  (adjective) ungentle
  (adjective) untitled
antonyms
  (adjective) noble
related terms
  (adjective) contemptible
  (adjective) cowardly
  (adjective) dishonorable
  (adjective) dishonourable
  (adjective) fearful
similar terms
  (adjective) base
  (adjective) currish
  (adjective) dishonorable
  (adjective) dishonourable
  (adjective) lowborn
  (adjective) mean
  (adjective) meanspirited


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