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gentlewoman
UK /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/ US /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/
noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
A woman of the nobility.
Gentlewoman: Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon[…]
2
A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.
'The gentlewoman from California.' Or 'the gentlewoman from Texas.' Gentlewoman?
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