En*no"ble (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ennobled (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Ennobling (?).]
[Pref. en- + noble: cf. F. ennoblir.]
1. To make
noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or excellence; to dignify. "Ennobling all that he
touches." Trench.
What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards?
Alas! not all the blood of all
the Howards.
Pope. 2. To raise to the rank of nobility; as, to ennoble a commoner.
Syn. -- To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize.
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