| Word | nob |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A person of wealth or high social position. |
| Sentence | If you get to her boudoir, that is to say. I am not quite clear as to the social standing of secretaries. Do they mingle with the nobs or squash in with the domestic staff? |
| Source | Uncle Fred in the Springtime, The Best of Wodehouse, p. 586 |
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