gentleman friend
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gentleman friend
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Nola’s gentleman friend was a rhino of a different species, the southern white rhino.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2018
"Your gentleman friend, your lover? He has seen stars fall to dust. You might as well flirt with a mountain range."
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2014
Robert asks Strallan not to pursue Edith, but she defies her father and ends up engaged to her older gentleman friend, giving hope to all the sad Lady Ediths of the world.
From Time ● Jan. 7, 2013
The happy news is, our gentleman friend wasn't exaggerating, not even remotely.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 11, 2011
“Your gentleman friend paid for this round and the next,” she said.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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