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1
a man of high birth or social position
- many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were gentlemen who were risking everything
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2
an adult male human being
- ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats
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3
an honorable and courteous man
- was such a gentleman that he offered to call a cab for me
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- captivator,
- charmer,
- ladies' man
- (also lady's man),
- smoothy
- (or smoothie)
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9 Words from P.G. Wodehouse
9 Words from P.G. Wodehouse
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The first known use of gentleman was in the 12th century
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