blue blood

Definition of blue bloodnext
as in aristocrat
a man or woman of high birth or social position one need not be a blue blood to enjoy the amenities at the Royal Crown Hotel

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Noun
  • Elsa Luisa Maria Schiaparelli is born in Rome, the second of two daughters of a Neapolitan aristocrat, Giuseppa Maria de Dominicis, and Celestino Schiaparelli, a scholar from Piedmont who was appointed head of the Lincei Library in the Palazzo Corsini by King Victor Emmanuel II.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The Catholic king, James II, was bitterly opposed by the Protestant aristocrats, who feared Catholic domination and French influence.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • On June 15, 1215, rebellious nobles compelled King John of England to sign the Magna Carta.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Blue blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20blood. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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