"the Quality" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p|def=1|head=Quality}} the Quality pl (plural only)
  1. Alternative letter-case form of the quality (the upper class) Tags: alt-of, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: the quality (extra: the upper class) Categories (topical): Collectives
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