gentlewoman
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noun \ˈjen-təl-ˌwu̇-mən\Definition of GENTLEWOMAN
1
a : a woman of noble or gentle birth b : a woman who is an attendant upon a lady of rank
2
: a woman of refined manners or good breeding : lady
See Examples of GENTLEWOMAN
- <in the 19th century a number of American gentlewomen used their wealth and influence to further abolitionism, women's rights, and other worthy causes>
First Known Use of GENTLEWOMAN
13th century
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- Synonyms
- dame, lady, milady, noblewoman, peeress
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