'noblewoman' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'noblewomman,' where 'noble' meant 'of high birth' and 'woman' referred to a female adult.

'noblewomman' transformed into the modern English word 'noblewoman' through the influence of Old French 'noble' and 'femme.'

Initially, it meant 'a woman of high birth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.