Gentlefolks

//ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩fəʊks// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of gentlefolk. plural, plural-only

    "We ſay that Shores wife hath a prety foote, / A cherry lippe, a bonny eie, a paſſing pleaſing tongue: / And that the Queenes kindred are made gentlefolks."

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"We ſay that Shores wife hath a prety foote, / A cherry lippe, a bonny eie, a paſſing pleaſing tongue: / And that the Queenes kindred are made gentlefolks."

Etymology

From gentle + folks.

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