gentlewoman
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gen·tle·wom·an

noun \ˈjen-təl-ˌw-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

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