gentlewoman
gentlewoman · gentlewomen
A woman of the nobilityA woman of the nobility.
/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A woman of the nobility.
a woman of refinement
(US)A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English gentilwoman, modelled after gentilman (“gentleman”), equivalent to genFrom Middle English gentilwoman, modelled after gentilman (“gentleman”), equivalent to gentle + -woman.
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Forms
plural: gentlewomen| Singular | gentlewoman |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular