Most distinguished (8)
'most distinguished' is the definition.
('great' can be a synonym of 'distinguished')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for greatest that I've seen before include "Unsurpassable" , "Best-ever" , "''But the . . . . . . . . of these is love'' - Bible" , "Biggest and best, like Muhammad Ali" , "Most celebrated" .)
'most distinguished' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for noblest that I've seen before include "Most illustrious" , "Highest-ranking" , "Most magnificent" , "Most refined" , "Most distinguished" .)