Its meaning is landowner of free but not noble origin.

They were selected from young men of noble origin.

In fact, his name has descended from noble origins, but the director is hardly to the manner born.

She revealed her noble origin shortly before her death in 1864.

Then, for political reasons (and probably his noble origin) he was banned.

Some families kept track of their noble origins even in the 20th century.

In the eighteenth century the civil administration was overwhelmingly staffed by men of noble origin.

His parents were middle class but of noble origin.

It is of noble origin, although its members do not precede their names with any title.

She was of noble origins, and dedicated herself as a Christian after having a vision.