GENTLEMAN

noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English gentilman Date: 12th century 1. a man of noble or gentle birth, a man belonging to the landed gentry, c. a man who combines gentle birth or rank with chivalrous qualities, a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior, d. a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain, a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain, valet , a man of any social class or condition, ~like adjective ~likeness noun