gentleman
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.gen·tle·man
noun, often attributive \ˈjen-təl-mən, ˈje-nəl-, in rapid speech also ˈjen-tə-mən, ˈje-nə-\Definition of GENTLEMAN
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a : a man of noble or gentle birth b : a man belonging to the landed gentry c (1) : a man who combines gentle birth or rank with chivalrous qualities (2) : a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior d (1) : a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain (2) : a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
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: valet —often used in the phrase gentleman's gentleman
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: a man of any social class or condition —often used in a courteous reference <show this gentleman to a seat> or usually in the plural in address <ladies and gentlemen>
— gen·tle·man·like \-mən-ˌlīk\ adjective
— gen·tle·man·like·ness noun
See Examples of GENTLEMAN
- A true gentleman would never engage in such behavior.
- He's a gentleman by birth.
Origin of GENTLEMAN
Middle English gentilman
First Known Use: 12th century
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