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ignoble
ig·no·ble [ ig nṓb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. dishonorable: dishonorable and contrary to the high standards of conduct expected of somebody
2. not of nobility: not belonging to the nobility ( formal )

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin ignobilis "not noble" < (g)nobilis (see noble)]

ig·no·bly [ ig nṓblee ] adverb

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