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 Definitions of gentlewoman  [ˈdʒɛn tlˌwʊm ən]  

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Definition of 'gentlewoman' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) gentlewoman
a woman of good family, breeding, or social position.

2.  gentlewoman
a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered woman; lady.

3.  gentlewoman
a woman who attends upon a lady of rank.

Etymology:  (1200–50)

Definition of 'gentlewoman' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dame, madam, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman
a woman of refinement
"a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"


Definition of 'gentlewoman' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) gentlewoman
a woman of good family or of good breeding; a woman above the vulgar

2. (noun) gentlewoman
a woman who attends a lady of high rank



'gentlewoman' - Nearby Entries  

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