noun paganism; heathenism.
2. gentility ·noun good extraction; dignity of birth.
3. gentility ·noun the class in society who are, or are expected to be, genteel; the gentry.
4. gentility ·noun the quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, ·etc.; good breeding.