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gentlewoman

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/

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(historical) A woman of the nobility.
- Gentlewoman: Since his majesty went into the field, I have seen her rise from her bed, throw her night-gown upon[…] — 1606
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(US) A female member of a legislature, especially a female member of a House of Representatives.
- 'The gentlewoman from California.' Or 'the gentlewoman from Texas.' Gentlewoman? — 1998

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