In the manner of or befitting a squire.

In a manner befitting or characteristic of a gentleman; chivalrously, courteously, honourably.

In the manner of a gentlewoman. Now rare.

In a manner befitting or characteristic of a gentleman; = gentlemanly, adv. Now rare.

In a genteel manner (in various senses of genteel, adj.).

With reference to education: (in early use) as befits a person of superior social status; (later) so as to effect a general broadening of the…