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n. - A woman of refinement.

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Usage examples (37)
  • Noun, : The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Maine
  • In spite of the disguising plainness of my dress, I suppose the word gentlewoman was clearly stamped upon me.
  • The good old lady admired the word gentlewoman of all others in the English vocabulary, and made all around her feel that such was her rank.
  • The Brothel is a place where relief is given and ministrations are performed under the watchful eye of a titled gentlewoman, who is known simply as Madame.
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