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gen·tle·wom·an
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noun,
plural
gen·tle·wom·en.
1.
a
woman
of good family, breeding, or social position
2.
a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered
woman
;
lady.
3.
a
woman
who attends upon a lady of rank.
4.
a female member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives:
The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Maine.
Origin:
1200–50;
Middle English;
see
gentle
,
woman
Related forms
gen·tle·wom·an·ly,
adjective
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gentlewoman
(ˈdʒɛnt
ə
lˌwʊmən)
—
n
,
pl
-women
1.
archaic
a woman regarded as being of good family or breeding; lady
2.
rare
a woman who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated
3.
history
a woman in personal attendance on a high-ranking lady
'gentlewomanly
—
adj
'gentlewomanliness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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