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Gentlewoman vs Gentleperson - What's the difference?

gentlewoman | gentleperson |

As nouns the difference between gentlewoman and gentleperson

is that gentlewoman is (obsolete) a woman of the nobility while gentleperson is a gentleman or gentlewoman; a member of the gentry.

gentlewoman

English

Noun

(gentlewomen)
  • (obsolete) A woman of the nobility.
  • * 1623 , :
  • *:Gentlewoman: Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon...

    • See also

    * gentleman * gentlelady English nouns with irregular plurals

    gentleperson

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A gentleman or gentlewoman; a member of the gentry.