: a man of noble or gentle (see GENTLE entry 1 sense 4a) birth
b: a man belonging to the landed gentry
c(1): a man who combines gentle (see GENTLE entry 1 sense 4a) birth or rank with chivalrous qualities
(2): a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior
d(1): a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain
(2): a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
b: a man belonging to the landed gentry
c(1): a man who combines gentle (see GENTLE entry 1 sense 4a) birth or rank with chivalrous qualities
(2): a man whose conduct conforms to a high standard of propriety or correct behavior
d(1): a man of independent means who does not engage in any occupation or profession for gain
(2): a man who does not engage in a menial occupation or in manual labor for gain
by Rosandra November 25, 2021