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gentlewoman
[ jen-tl-woom-uhn ]
/ ˈdʒɛn tlˌwʊm ən /
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noun, plural gen·tle·wom·en.
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gen·tle·wom·an·ly, adjectiveWords nearby gentlewoman
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British Dictionary definitions for gentlewoman
gentlewoman
/ (ˈdʒɛntəlˌwʊmən) /
noun plural -women
archaic a woman regarded as being of good family or breeding; lady
rare a woman who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated
history a woman in personal attendance on a high-ranking lady
Derived forms of gentlewoman
gentlewomanly, adjectivegentlewomanliness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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