tlˌwʊm 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.
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| —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 | |
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