What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nobleman years ahead of his time? (5)" mean?

The definition is "ahead of his time?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EARL (synonym="nobleman") + Y (synonym="abbreviation for years") = EARLY; definition: "ahead of his time?" The answer is EARLY.

Nobleman years ahead of his time? (5)

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