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gentlewoman

noun gen·tle·wom·an \ˈjen-t^əl-ˌwu̇-mən\

: a woman of high social status

Full Definition of GENTLEWOMAN

a : a woman of noble or gentle birth

b : a woman who is an attendant upon a lady of rank

: a woman of refined manners or good breeding : lady

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13th century

GENTLEWOMAN Defined for Kids

noun gen·tle·wom·an \ˈjen-t^əl-ˌwu̇-mən\

plural gen·tle·wom·en \-ˌwi-mən\

: a woman with very good manners : lady

: a woman of high social status

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