noun
gentlewoman
Gentlewoman (noun) means a woman of the nobility.
noun
1
A woman of the nobility.
2
A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.
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Etymology
From Middle English gentilwoman, modelled after gentilman (“gentleman”), equivalent to gentle + -woman.
Rhymes for gentlewoman
Oman
woman
roman
Loman
yeoman
ottoman
madwoman
catwoman
saleswoman
chairwoman
policewoman
councilwoman
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of gentlewoman?
"gentlewoman" (noun) means a woman of the nobility.
What are the different meanings of gentlewoman?
"gentlewoman" has 2 main meanings: 1. A woman of the nobility; 2. A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.