Cryptic crossword clue
Lowly nobles in pub on time 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BARONAGE

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The straight part
We know that "Lowly nobles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lowly nobles = baronage.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BARONAGE mean?

BARONAGE noun
  1. Barons or nobles collectively
  2. An annotated list of barons or peers
  3. Barony, the dignity or rank of a baron
  4. Barony, the land which gives title to a baron

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