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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gen•tle•wom•an ( jen′tl wŏŏm′ən),USA pronunciation n., pl. -wom•en. - a woman of good family, breeding, or social position
- a civilized, educated, sensitive, or well-mannered woman;
lady. - a woman who attends upon a lady of rank.
- Governmenta female member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives:The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Maine.
- 1200–50; Middle English; see gentle, woman
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