Synonyms for peerage

Grammar : Noun

Spell : peer-ij

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɪər ɪdʒ

Top 10 synonyms for peerage

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Définition of peerage

Origin : mid-15c., "peers collectively," from peer (n.) + -age. Probably on model of Old French parage.

As in aristocracy : noun privileged class, government
As in nobility : noun aristocracy; eminence
As in noblesse : noun nobility

Example sentences :

And I was within an ace of becoming an ornament of the British peerage.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

A Peerage, half composed of journalists, philosophers, and authors!
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I hope he will be elevated in the peerage: he looks as if he wanted it so!
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

He had read about her in a peerage at his sister's book-shop the previous day.
Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic

I can only say, sir, that with your principles you would not marry into the peerage.
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

Is there any rumor afloat as to the Chief's advancement to the Peerage?
Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. » by Charles James Lever

She fancied she was getting a hero, with a peerage in the distance.
Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. » by Charles James Lever

You won't, you can't, credit the fact that I would marry out of the peerage.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

What could the Peerage, what could the Garter, what could a seat in the Cabinet do for me?
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

You don't covet a peerage; you would n't accept a baronetcy.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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