The fact or condition of being of gentle birth or rank. Also: courtesy, graciousness, or refinement, esp. as considered to be qualities associated…

The characteristics traditionally associated with high social standing; chivalry, courtesy, honourableness. Also as a count noun: a courteous or…

Proper behaviour or conduct; (good) manners.

The quality of being gentle in character or behaviour; (in early use) †good breeding, refinement, courtesy, politeness (obsolete); (now usually)…

The graciousness or refinement traditionally associated with a person of high social position; polish; politeness; courtesy. Obsolete.

The results of training as shown in personal manners and behaviour; generally used for ‘good breeding’, good or proper manners.

Good manners and courteous behaviour resulting from a good upbringing, esp. among the upper classes. Also occasionally: the good upbringing evidenced…

Affectedly polite or refined behaviour, attitudes, or characteristics, esp. when intended as a sign of superior social status.