Definition of gentle

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Gentle (v. t.) To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble.

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Honorable :: Honorable (a.) An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman..
Breathing :: Breathing (n.) Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; as, the breathings of the Spirit..
Flesh :: Flesh (n.) In a good sense, tenderness of feeling; gentleness..
Slight :: Slight (superl.) Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like..
Pensioner :: Pensioner (n.) One of an honorable band of gentlemen who attend the sovereign of England on state occasions, and receive an annual pension, or allowance, of £150 and two horses..
Tap :: Tap (v. t.) To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane..
Lenity :: Lenity (n.) The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; -- opposed to severity and rigor.
Chuck :: Chuck (v. t.) To strike gently; to give a gentle blow to.
Minium :: Minium (n.) A heavy, brilliant red pigment, consisting of an oxide of lead, Pb3O4, obtained by exposing lead or massicot to a gentle and continued heat in the air. It is used as a cement, as a paint, and in the manufacture of flint glass. Called also red lead..
Gentlewomen :: Gentlewomen (pl. ) of Gentlewoma.
Cannei :: Cannei (a.) Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle.
Melt :: Melt (v.) Hence: To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken..
Rough :: Rough (n.) Hence, figuratively, lacking refinement, gentleness, or polish..
Benign :: Benign (a.) Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.
Lamb :: Lamb (n.) Any person who is as innocent or gentle as a lamb.
Gentle :: Gentle (v. t.) To make genteel; to raise from the vulgar; to ennoble.
Favonian :: Favonian (a.) Pertaining to the west wind; soft; mild; gentle.
Zephyrus :: Zephyrus (n.) The west wind, or zephyr; -- usually personified, and made the most mild and gentle of all the sylvan deities..
Gentle :: Gentle (superl.) A compellative of respect, consideration, or conciliation; as, gentle reader..
Flow :: Flow (n.) Any gentle, gradual movement or procedure of thought, diction, music, or the like, resembling the quiet, steady movement of a river; a stream..
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