gentlewoman

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/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/

Definition of gentlewoman

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(historical)A woman of the nobility.

“Gentlewoman: Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon[…]”

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noun

(historical)A woman of the nobility.

“Gentlewoman: Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon[…]”
(US)A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.

“'The gentlewoman from California.' Or 'the gentlewoman from Texas.' Gentlewoman?”

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From Middle English gentilwoman, modelled after gentilman (“gentleman”), equivalent to gentle + -woman.

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