gentlewoman

gen·tle·wom·an

noun \ˈjen-t^əl-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

Examples of GENTLEWOMAN

1. <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

Related to GENTLEWOMAN

Synonyms: dame, lady, milady, noblewoman, peeress

Related Words: baroness, countess, duchess, marchesa, marchioness, marquise, princess, queen, viscountess; dowager, matriarch, matron, mistress; ladyship, madam

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