gent
1[ jent ]
/ dʒɛnt /
noun
Informal. gentleman (defs. 1, 2).
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Origin of gent
1First recorded in 1555–65; by shortening
Definition for gent (2 of 4)
gent2
[ jent ]
/ dʒɛnt /
adjective Obsolete.
elegant; graceful.
Origin of gent
21175–1225; Middle English <Old French <Latin genitus begotten, born
Definition for gent (3 of 4)
Definition for gent (4 of 4)
Gent.
or gent.
gentleman or gentlemen.
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