Definition of gentleman

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Gentleman (n.) One of gentle or refined manners; a well-bred man.

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Gentleman :: Gentleman (n.) A man, irrespective of condition; -- used esp. in the plural (= citizens; people), in addressing men in popular assemblies, etc..
Squire :: Squire (n.) A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See Esquire..
Complaisant :: Complaisant (a.) Desirous to please; courteous; obliging; compliant; as, a complaisant gentleman..
Gentleman :: Gentleman (n.) One who bears arms, but has no title..
Garb :: Garb (n.) Costume; fashion; as, the garb of a gentleman in the 16th century..
Boudoir :: Boudoir (n.) A small room, esp. if pleasant, or elegantly furnished, to which a lady may retire to be alone, or to receive intimate friends; a lady's (or sometimes a gentleman's) private room..
Gentlemanship :: Gentlemanship (n.) The carriage or quality of a gentleman.
Sir :: Sir (n.) A man of social authority and dignity; a lord; a master; a gentleman; -- in this sense usually spelled sire.
Valet :: Valet (n.) A male waiting servant; a servant who attends on gentleman's person; a body servant.
Wrapper :: Wrapper (n.) Specifically, a loose outer garment; an article of dress intended to be wrapped round the person; as, a morning wrapper; a gentleman's wrapper..
True-bred :: True-bred (a.) Being of real breeding or education; as, a true-bred gentleman..
Genteel :: Genteel (a.) Suited to the position of lady or a gentleman; as, to live in a genteel allowance..
Decayed :: Decayed (a.) Fallen, as to physical or social condition; affected with decay; rotten; as, decayed vegetation or vegetables; a decayed fortune or gentleman..
Cadet :: Cadet (n.) A gentleman who carries arms in a regiment, as a volunteer, with a view of acquiring military skill and obtaining a commission..
Esquire :: Esquire (n.) Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire..
Chateau :: Chateau (n.) A manor house or residence of the lord of the manor; a gentleman's country seat; also, particularly, a royal residence; as, the chateau of the Louvre; the chateau of the Luxembourg..
Gentleship :: Gentleship (n.) The deportment or conduct of a gentleman.
Antiquity :: Antiquity (n.) An old gentleman.
Gentlemanlike :: Gentlemanlike (a.) Alt. of Gentlemanl.
Lady :: Lady (n.) A woman of refined or gentle manners; a well-bred woman; -- the feminine correlative of gentleman.
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