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Gentleman

A man well born; one of good family; one above the condition of a yeoman.

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Don 76% connected

Sir; Mr; Signior; -- a title in Spain, formerly given to noblemen and gentlemen only, but now common to all classes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gent 76% connected

Gentle; noble; of gentle birth.

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Man 76% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Manservant 76% connected

A male servant.

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Gentlemanly 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, resembling, or becoming, a gentleman; well-behaved; courteous; polite.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Gentlemanly 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, resembling, or becoming, a gentleman; well-behaved; courteous; polite.

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Man 74% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Man 74% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Man 92% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

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Valet 92% connected

A male waiting servant; a servant who attends on gentleman's person; a body servant.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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