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Gentlewoman vs Gentlewomanly - What's the difference?

gentlewoman | gentlewomanly |

As a noun gentlewoman

is (obsolete) a woman of the nobility.

As an adverb gentlewomanly is

in the manner or with the behavior of a gentlewoman; with social grace, politely.

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

    gentlewomanly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In the manner or with the behavior of a gentlewoman; with social grace, politely.