edelman — meaning in English

English meaning

• nobleman noun A male member of the aristocracy, ranking anywhere from baron up to prince.
• peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.

Senses

edelman is used for these senses in English:

• nobleman A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.
• peer A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.

peer — full definition

1. noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
2. verb To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something unclear.
3. noun A member of the nobility holding a title such as duke, earl, or baron.

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