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Word: Gentleman
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (in the sense ‘man of noble birth’): from gentle+ man, translating Old French gentilz hom. In later use the term denoted a man of a good family (especially one entitled to a coat of arms) but not of the nobility
ˈdʒɛntlmən
a chivalrous, courteous, or honourable man
Short Definition:courteous or honourable man
Examples:- he behaved throughout like a perfect gentleman
a polite or formal way of referring to a man
Short Definition:polite or formal way of referring to man
Examples:- opposite her an old gentleman sat reading
- can I help you, gentlemen?
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