| 单词 | gentry cove |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgentry cove gentry cove n. slang (originally Criminals' slang) a man of high social rank or status; a man of gentle birth; a gentleman.Now only in historical fiction. ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > social class > nobility > aristocracy or upper class > gentry > [noun] > gentleman idleman1331 gentleman1509 gent1535 gemmanc1550 gentmana1556 signor1583 gentilhomme1749 nib1819 gentry cove1837 1567 T. Harman Caueat for Commen Cursetors (new ed.) Peddelars Frenche sig. Giii A gentrye cofe, a noble or gentle man. 1652 R. Brome Joviall Crew ii. sig. F3 And Scraps of the Dainties of Gentry Cofe's Feast. 1837 B. Disraeli Venetia I. 153 The gentry cove will be romboyled by his dam. 1991 A. Quick Scandal xiv. 233 Mayhap 'e don't think savin' this gentry cove is the right thing. < as lemmas |
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