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Gentleman
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Meaning
Noun
●
In British English & Law:
A
man
of
gentle
but not
noble
birth
,
particularly
a
man of means
(originally
ownership
of
property
) who does not work for a
living
but has no
official
status
in a
peerage
; (UK law) an
armiferous
man
ranking
below a knight.
●
Any
well-bred
,
well-mannered
, or
charming
man.
⚠️
An
effeminate
or
oversophisticated
man.
●
Any man.
⚠️
An
amateur
or
dabbler
in any
field
,
particularly
those of
independent
means.
●
In Cricket:
An
amateur
player
,
particularly
one whose
wealth
permits
him to
forego
payment.
Name
●
A
surname
transferred
from the nickname.
Sourced from
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Synonyms
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Puss-Gentleman
Sissy
Sahib
Dilettante
Gentlemen
Effeminate Man
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