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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Gentility \Gen*til"i*ty\, n. [L. gentilitas the relationship of those who belong to the same clan, also heathenism: cf F. gentilit['e] heathenism. See {Gentile}.] 1. Good extraction; dignity of birth. --Macaulay. He . . . mines my gentility with my education. --Shak. 2. The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding. 3. The class in society who are or are expected to be genteel; the gentry. [R.] --Sir J. Davies. 4. Paganism; heathenism. [Obs.] --Hooker. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: gentility n : elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression [syn: {refinement}, {breeding}, {genteelness}]
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