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gentlewoman
noun gen·tle·wom·an \ˈjen-təl-ˌwu̇-mən\
: a woman of high social status
Full 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
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First Known Use of GENTLEWOMAN
13th century
Related to GENTLEWOMAN
- Synonyms
- dame, lady, milady, noblewoman, peeress
GENTLEWOMAN Defined for Kids
gentlewoman
noun gen·tle·wom·an \ˈjen-təl-ˌwu̇-mən\
plural gen·tle·wom·en \-ˌwi-mən\
Definition of GENTLEWOMAN for Kids
1
: a woman with very good manners : lady
2
: a woman of high social status
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