The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word MARCHIONESS
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More clues leading to the result MARCHIONESS
- Noble big beast heading off to follow procession
- Noble big cat has walk displacing start of lunch
- Tramp, prowler doffing cap, is noble
- Noblewoman in demonstration is collaring individuals
- Monthon lake for titled lady
- Noble creature with pride beheaded after moving protest
- Aristocrat to protest over troublesome noises
- Lady Muck initially rich as one’s poor
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The straight part
We know that "Noble" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case noble = marchioness.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MARCHIONESS mean?
MARCHIONESS noun- The wife of a marquess.
- A woman holding the rank of marquess in her own right.