GENTLEWOMAN


Meaning of GENTLEWOMAN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' jen-t ə l- ˌ wu ̇ -m ə n

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 a : a woman of noble or gentle birth b : a woman who is an attendant upon a lady of rank

2 : a woman of refined manners or good breeding : LADY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.