gentlewoman
Origin of gentlewoman
1Other words from gentlewoman
- gen·tle·wom·an·ly, adjective
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How to use gentlewoman in a sentence
As guileless, though as self-reliant, gentlewomen as sequestered England could produce.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeThe feast of St. Michael's has drawn out the Portuguese gentlewomen, of whom we had not yet seen one walking in the streets.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria GrahamHere came two young gentlewomen to see Mr. Holland, and one of them could play pretty well upon the viallin, but, good God!
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysThe four front seats of this gallery were "put in order and matted fitt for ye gentlewomen to sit in."
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire | John NoakeThe three sisters took care of themselves and their house with the elegant ease and lack of fluster of gentlewomen born and bred.
The Yates Pride | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
British Dictionary definitions for gentlewoman
/ (ˈdʒɛntəlˌwʊmən) /
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, adjective
- gentlewomanliness, noun
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