### Clue: Nobleman given honour as something of a listener (7)
### Answer: EARLOBE 
 ### Explanation: Definition: something of a listener
  EARL(nobleman) **plus**(given) OBE{$$O$$fficer of the Order of the $$B$$ritish $$E$$mpire, an honour given to chosen British subjects by the Queen (or King)}.  An amusing surface of an earl being honoured for being a good listener.
Defn:  The fleshy part of the ear,listener.  One of the common parts of the anatomy for decoration/mutilation.