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blue-blooded (ˌbluːˈblʌdɪd) 

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adjective

  1. having royal or aristocratic descent ⇒ blue-blooded families

blue blood

Definitions

noun

  1. royal or aristocratic descent

Derived Forms

ˈblue-ˈblooded adjective

Word Origin

C19: translation of Spanish sangre azul

Example Sentences Including 'blue-blooded'

Born in 1838, Adams was two generations older than the Porters, but of similar, if even more blue-blooded , New England stock.
Pamela Petro THE SLOW BREATH OF STONE: A Romanesque Love Story (2005)
Built in 1919 for a royal visit by Edward VIII, it can be chartered by less blue-blooded mortals.
The Australian (2004)
But it will fuel the debate over Royals cashing in on their blue-blooded status.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Instead, it was supposed to be Frankel's blue-blooded star, Empire Maker.
Ottawa Sun (2003)
So he decides to impersonate a blue-blooded knight and seek fame and fortune with a lance and shield.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
selection wine wealthy There are some wines so blue-blooded and exclusive that they can only be won at the auctions.
Business Today (2002)

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