See Also: protocolaire(dictionary)

ignoble (oh) and protocolaire (iou)


ignoble (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin; Origin: ignobilis, from in- 'not' + gnobilis, nobilis ( NOBLE1)]
ignoble thoughts, feelings, or actions are ones that you should feel ashamed or embarrassed about
::ignoble feelings of intense jealousy

protocolaire (iou)



protocolaire adjective. M20.
[French, from protocole PROTOCOL noun + -aire.]
Characterized by a strict regard for protocol; formal, ceremonial.