NÅâ²bleman, a man who is noble or of rank: a peer: one above a commoner.âadj. NÅâ²ble-mindâ²ed, having a noble mind.âns. NÅble-mindâ²edness; NÅâ²bleness, the quality of being noble: excellence in quality: dignity: greatness by birth or character: ingenuousness: worth; Noblessâ², Noblesseâ² (Spens.
tempt fate/tempt providence meaning, tempt fate/tempt providence definition | English Cobuild dictionary. tempt. 1 verb Something that tempts you attracts you and makes you want it, even though it may be wrong or harmful. Reducing the income will further impoverish these families and could tempt an offender into further crime... V n into n/-ing. It is the fresh fruit that tempts me at this time of year... V n.
Willful, headstrong, perverse, wayward refer to one who stubbornly insists upon doing as he or she pleases. Willful suggests a stubborn persistence in doing what one wishes, especially in opposition to those whose wishes or commands ought to be respected or obeyed: that willful child who disregarded his parents' advice.